Craft Masonry.

Hadrian Lodge , No . 24 S 3 . The annual installation meeting was held at the Devonshire Hotel , Bexhill , on , ir .. ln < - ' cdav . the gth inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Richard Francis , in was supported by the following : ' Bros . H . J . Capon , I . P . M . ; VV . R . Griffin , S . W . ; r Ru ^ eell , J . W . ; Rev . F . Pawson , Chap . ; E . W . Stillwell , P . M ., Sec ; F . C . rnlden S . D . ; I . Wood , J . D . ; Sydney G . R . Coles , Org . ; G . Nicholson , I . G . ; iV N Oldham , Stwd . ; and W . Penrington , Tyler . The members included Bros . F . r Hrp ' tton , L . Russell , A . C . Dynham , W . Gcddard , E . Cornwell , E . Piper , C . Miles ,

c r . ilder ^ leeve , J . Stirling , C . King , F . C . R . Adams , B . J . Hewett , J . Castle , and J . - „„ . Visitors : Bros . V . P . Freeman , P . M ., P . G . D ., Prov . G . Sec ; H . Thwaites , ° ,, : G . Bainbridge , 15 ; L . F . Jukes , W . M . 40 ; H . Boyce , J . W . 40 ; H . G . White ' 414 S J . Kilvington , P . M . 1790 ; G . Fowler , P . M . 1110 ; G . Randell , P . M . ! P A G . D . C . ; R . Hughes , P . M . 11 S 4 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; C . J . Ticehurst , I . P . M . 4 ° ' . p . ' H . Palmer , W . M . 1 S 42 ; P . Beer , 40 ; J . C . Berry , W . M . 1303 ; G . R . iutler , 217 ; J- Creighton , P . M . 1110 ; H . Colgate , W . M . 91 G ; Chapman Marshall ,

\ VM . 2201 ; T . H . Chains , W . M . 315 ; J . Peters , W . M . 311 ; 1 ' . Carr , VV . IVI . 1400 ; A P . Dollman , W . M . 1 S 21 ; and E . Chappell . The chief business of the meeting was the installation of Bro . William R . Griffin as W M . for ' ensuing year , the ceremony being impressively perf rmed by the retiring \ V \ M ., Bro . Richard Francis . The W . M . appointed his officers for the ensuing year , , i , „ ti . nresent being invested with the insignia of their respective ofhces as follow : Bros .

Richard Francis , I . P . M . ; Fred Russell , S . W . j James Wood , J . W . ; A . Gosling , Trca < ; Henry J . Capon , P . M ., Sec . ; George Nicholson , S . D . ; Rev . F . VV . Pawson , | D . ; W . N . Oldham , I . G . ; E . W . Stillwell , P . M ., D . C . ; A . C . Dynham , Org . ; B ] ' . ' Hewitt and A . C . Dynham , Stewards ; and W . Pennington , Tyler . ^ Bro . James VVood was appointed Charity Steward . During the afternoon an initiation also took nlacc the ceremony being in the hands of Bro . Henry J . Capon , P . M ., the candidate

j ( r . F . Keefe . The lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to a banquet , under the presidency of the newly-installed VV . M ., Bro . VV . R . Griffin . 'Ihe customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The W . M . proposed "The Oueen and the Craft , " and Bro . H . J . Capon , P . M ., submitted " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " Bro . E . Stillwell , P . M ., gave "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " to which Hro . V . P . Freeman , P . G . D ., suitably replied .

Bro . H . J . Capon , P . M ., in proposing "The M . W . Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , Prov . Grand Master of Sussex , " spoke in graceful terms of the interest the Duke ot Connaught took in the province , and said his Royal Highness would , if possible , preside at the meeting of Prov . Grand Lodge , which would shortly be held in Hastings , and urging the lodge to send a Steward with a large list to t ' ae Festival of the Roval Masonic Benevolent Institution , at which his Royal Highness would preside .

The W . M . submitted "The W . Deputy P . G . M ., the Right Hon . Sir VV . T . Marriott , Q . C ., and the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and testified to the able manner in which those officers carried out their duties . Bros . E . VV . Stillwell , P . S . G . W . ; G . Randell , and R . Hughes responded , the two last-named embracing the opportunity of congratulating the W . M . upon his installation , and of bearing testimony to the zeal ani ability which marked his work on behalf of the Craft .

„ Bro . Richard Francis , in proposing the toast of the evening , "The Worshipful Master , " said Bros . Randell and Hughes had forestalled him in their eulogistic remarks upon the W . M ., and he would therefore content himself by endorsing their utterances , and asking the brethren to give the toast a hearty reception . The W . M ., on rising to respond , was warmly greeted . Thanking the brethren for Ihe kindness they had at all times extended to him , he said his powers of speech were

limited , but he wished to assure them that he highly valued the confidence they had shown in him in electing him their W . M . His perseverance had been rewarded , he had reached the gcal of his ambition in ihe lodge , and he would do his utmost to carry out the duties of his high office to the satisfaction ot the brethren . ( Applause . ) The remaining toasts were " The Initiates " ( to which Bro . j . O'K ^ ele responded ) , "The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " " The Officers of the Lodge , " and the Tyler ' s

toast . During the evening a programme of vocal music was sustained by Bros . A . C . Dynham , H . Thwaites , F . Gildersleeve , H . G . White , L . Russell , and S . G . R . Coles , the last-named also carrying out the duties of accompanyist . Bro . I '" . C . Gjlden retributed a recitation .

Fitzwilliam Lodge , No . 2533 . The installation meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Peterborough , on Monday , the 7 th instant . The members mustered in considerable force , under the presidency of Bro . George E . Caster , P . M . 442 , P . P . S . G . VV . Northants and Hunts ' , W . M ., who was supported by Brcs . G . C . VV . Fitzwilliam , S . W . and W . M . elect ; T . Phipps Dorman , P . M . 1704 , P . P . S . G . W ., J . W . ; H . C . Clarabut , I . P . M . 442 , P . P . S . G . D ., Hon . Sec . ; and the other officers . Among the visitors were Bros . Lieut .-Col . VV . Newton , P . G . D .

England , D . P . G . M . Nottinghamshire ; F . W . Fox , P . M . 2017 ; Barnard , W . M . 1265 ; Rev . P . Roystcn , 442 ; T . W . Rowe , 442 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . G . C . W . Fitzwilliam was , in due course , presented to the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefit cf installation , and the ceremony having been duly and impre ssively performed , Dro . Fitzwilliam was proclaimed and saluted , and subsequently appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing ytar .

Ihe rest of the business having been disposed of , lodge was closed , and the brethren dined together at the Angel Hotel , under the presidency of their new W . M ., the result "ting a most enjoyable evening .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Alexandra Chapter , No . 993 . The regu ' ar rr . eeting was held on Monday , the 14 th instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Lwper street , Manchester . Comp . J . Mansell Moss , M . E . Z ., presided ; Comp . C . D . J-ne-ttham , P . P . G . D . C , acting H . ; and Comp . W . H . Anderton , J . ; supported by the M wing ; Comps . H . G . Ward , S . E . ; II . Clulow , P . S . ; W . H . Peak , P . Z ., P . P . P p ' n Robt ' - Wa , ker . Herbert Halliwell , C . Shaw , T . Hunter , Buckley Carr , P . Z ., iVn ' . ' - ^ -C . ; E . H . Flower , and J . E . Ridgway . Visitors : Comps . G . b . Smith , P . Z .,

• ' -, " -u ., and I ' . Batty , M . E . Z . 1730 . 1 c cna er was opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation were read " confirmed . The ballot was taken for two brethren , and , both being favourable , they i- " exalted to the Supreme Degree by the M . E . Z . in a manner which reflected upon ™ . ' and the chapter great credit . The election of Principals and officers for the j , £ . J'ear took place . The whole proceedings were extremely pleasant and

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapter of Instruction .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 538 . Oxln , meet ' f > was held on Wednesday , the iGth instant , at the Frascati Restaurant , I \ v ? ra-s'reet , W ., when there were present Bros . Hill , W . M . ; Clear , S . W . ; Terry , Butri , ' ' aul . Preceptor j Thorn , Deputy Preceptor ; Willby . Sec . ; Parker , S . D . ; Smale P M J Prin 8 le ' lG- ' Proctor , Tyler ; Krauss , P . M . ; Jackson , P . M . ; visitor' » Slurgess , Truman , Mason , Zappenfeld , and Cross . Bro . Beedle was a

read anrl % was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were Section f co ? 'irme < l- l he lodge was opened in the Second and 'Third Degrees . The 1 st rehearsed n ' . ' ec ure was worked by the Preceptor . The ceremony of raising was worked h if ' ^ PP enleld being the candidate . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture was S . Yv , v ~ 3 ' ' ° - Mason . 'The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Clear , It was c eu VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation , oj tr . | P' ° P ° sed and seconded that Bro . Smale , P . M ., be elected an honorary member eiEe—carried unanimously . The lodge was then closed ,

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

A meeting was also held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , VV ., on Wednesday evening , theg-h instant . Present : Bros . VV . Truman , W . M . ; G . Hill S W T . Clear , J . W . ; J . Paul , Preceptor ; J . Thorn , Deputy I ' receptor ; VV . Willby , Sec " ; 1 . W . Smale , Asst . Sec . ; A . lerry , S . D . ; H . Parker , | . D . ; F . Evans , I . G VV Proctor , Tyler ; Wynman , Goldstein , Mason , Beedle , Cumberland , Leather , SUirrress , and Cross . "

The lodge was opened in due form form , and the minutes ot the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The 1 st Section was worked by the S . W . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Goldstein bein " the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The lodge was called off and on . The W . M . rose for the first time . At the second rising , Bro . " n , ll , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , the officers being appointed in rotation . The vot * s of the lodge were given to Bro . Willb y . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . J * l ? opening meeting of the season was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at the Cock lavcrn , Highbury , when there were present : Bros . VV . Rapley , W . M . ; C . Smith , S . W . ; C C . Renaud , J . W . : VV . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor : I . W . Clarke , P . M ., P . G . P . Middx ., Asst . Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; A . F . Hardyment , S . D . ; S . Cload , J . D . ; G . \ exley , I . G . ; R . Philip Upton , P . M . -, J . Amand , A . L . Langton , VV . A . Coring , A . Oldrey , H . R . Bower . R . Eddie . A . Oliver . P . M .: an-l I r H ?„ -.

Ihe lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the questions answered . The lodge was opened in JJ l ^ gree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . I . angton bein" the candidate . The ceremony of passing was afterwards reheirsed , Bro . H > ire bein * the candidate . Bro . C . Smith was elected W . M . for the ensuing w „ -ck , anl apniinted his olticers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

A meetingwas also held on Tuesday , the i ^ th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . C . Smith , W . M . ; V . J . Longman , S . W . ; A F . Hardyment , J . W . ; R . P . Upton , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., l . l . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; C . Horst , S . D . ; J . Amand , J . D . : S . Cload , I G . ; A . Oliver , P . M . ; VV . A . Goring , D . C . Ritchie , R . Eddie , A . L . Langton , VV . Rapley , C Nicole , F . II . Johnson , A . T . Hall , C . G . Pannell , J . R . Carter , G . J . Hanson , II J . Ktmbell , G . Yexley , J . E . Thomas , J . R . White , J . IL I hurman , and IL B . Harding , P . M .

I he lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Thomas being the candidate . The ceremony of passing was also rehearsed , Bro . Ritchie being the candidate . Bro . Longman was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bros . Johnson , Hall , Pannell , and J egcr were elected members ot the lodge . The lodge was then cbsed . ¦*

KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1767 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at the Town Hall Iavern , High-street , Kensington , when there were present Bros . II . G . Danby . P M .. W . M . ; A . J . Turner , S . W . ; E . L . Pope , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c , Deputy Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . ; VV . R . Flack , S . D . ; C . Ortner , J . D . I . Lecte , I . G . ; VV . I hwaites and E . II . Tompsett , Stwds . ; William Hide , W . M . 1275 ; Robert Reid ; R . H . Meyer ; C G . Hatt , P . M . ; Joseph Cox , W . M . i 5 Ss ; J . J . Kumbal , J . I . Davies , Maurice Moss , G . H . Poulton , A . Williams , P . M . : Barton Jones , W . M . 1452 ; VV . K . Clapp , and F . Miller .

1 he lodge was opened in the usual form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Moss offered himself as a candidate for passing , and having given the necessary proofs , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was called off , and a ' ter being called on , Bro . Meyer offered himself as a candidate for raising ; he was , therefore , examined and entrusted , the lodge being resumed in the First and Second Degrees as necessary . The lodge having been opened in the Third Digrce , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed—partially . 'The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Turner was elected W . M . for the 22 nd inst ., the next meeting being the offi .-ers' ni ^ ht . 1 he lodge was then closed . *

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Cambenvell , S . E ., on Friday , the nth inst . Present : Comps . J . Loader , M . E . Z . ; C Plant , H . ; J . A . Braik , J . ; W . Dawson , acting Preceptor ; C H . Stone , P . Z ., S E . j H . Corn ford , S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; Derham , Telling , Hardman , North , Walker , and lefferv .

The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Hardman personating the candidate . Comp . Edwin Walker , P . 7 .. 72 , was elected joining member . Comp . C . Plant , IL , was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes " the chapter was closed .

OVER 30 FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVES have arrived at Bamberg to attend the Astronomical Congress , including delegates from Austria , Hungary , Switzerland , the Netherlands , Belgium , and Russia . A CINGALESE girl-baby was born on Thursday morning in the native compound at the Indian and Ceylon Exhibition , Earl's Court . The " naming " of the child , as is the custom of these people , will take place in nine days , with the religious ceremonies observed by the lollowers of Buddah .

THE ANNUAL Provincial Grand Lodge of Gloucestershire will be held on Tuesday , the 27 th prox ., at Stroud . The meeting is usually [ held at Whitsuntide , but it was this year postponed until the autumn in consequence of the condition of Gloucester in the earlier months of the year .

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