Royal Arch.

Aldersgate Chapter , No . 1657 . The installation meeting was held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E . C . Present : Comps . A . B . Hudson , P . Z .. M . E . Z . ; George Rawlinson , J . ; George Kenning , Treas . ; fames Shotter , S . N . ; Charles Garton , 2 nd A . S . ; G . Couchman , Janitor ; Horace Brooks Marshall , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . ; John Larkin , P . Z . ; R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chaplain ; and VV . S . Whitaker . Visitors Comps . W . Darley Hartley , P . Z . 1 S 24 , D . G . H . South Africa ( Eastern Division ); Capt .

Henry Wright , P . Z . and S . E . 1 S 15 ; Rnbt . H . Crowden . P . Z . 1297 ; W . A . Scurrah , P . Z . 2271 , P . P . G . S . Middlesex ; S . M . Banker , M . E . Z . 192 ; Dr . VV . A . Dingle , P . Z . 192 ; J . J . Thomas , P . Z . 749 ; Rev . T . Selby Henrey , 192 ; Fredk . Hughes , P . S . 192 ; and Samuel White . The minutes of the regular convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . W . S . Whitaker installed the Three Principals : Comps . George Kenning , M . E . Z . ; George Rawlinson , H . ; and James Shotter , j . The M . E . Z . then invested theofficers Comps . John Larkin , P . Z ., Treas . ; Charles Garton , ist . A . S . ; and G . Couchman , Janitor . Comp . A . B . Hudson was presented with a bar to his jewel , in recognition of

his valuable assistance to the chapter as M . E . Z . for the second year . Letters were read from Comps . Sheriff George Hand , Matthew R . Webb , Dr . Great Rex , and others , regretting their inability to be present . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to dinner , presided over by the M . E . Z .., the usual toasts being duly proposed and honoured . Comps . R . J . Simpson and Horace Brooks Marshall replied for " The Grand Officers , " and Comps . VV . Darley Hartley , D . G . H . South Africa , Capt . Henry Wright , and W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . Middx ., replied for "The Visitors . "

Comp . W . Darley Hartley entertained the companions with a most interesting account of the progress of Freemasonry in South Africa . A very excellent programme of music was given by students of the Guildhall School of Music : Miss Edith Leslie , Miss Maud Ballard , Mr . John Johnson , and Mr . Charles Hinchliff . Miss K . Augusta Davies , A . G . S . M ., presided at the pianoforte .

Farringdon Without Chapter , No . 1745 . The installation meeting of this prosperous and representative chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel on the 24 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Comps . J . Young , M . E . Z . ; J . S . Plummer , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; Captain W . Lurcott , S . N ., J . elect ; Capt . Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C , S . E . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , Treas . ; T . Simpson , P . Z . ; Nelson Prower , M . A ., P . Z . ; E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , P . G . Org . Eng ., Org . ; and Murphey E . Mallett , P . Z . 1623 , Janitor . Comp . the

Rev . R . C . FuhngViam , M . A ., was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behilf of Comp . W . D . Webb , and it proved to be unanimous . The M . E . Z . installed Comp . Plummer as M . E . Z ., and Comp . H . J . Lardner installed Comp . W . Lurcott as J . The installation of Comp , H . Herbert as H . was postponed till the next convocation in consequence of his indisposition . The following investitures took

place : Comps . T . C . Walls , S . E . ; N . Prower , P . Z ., S . N . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., Treas . ; Murphy , P . S . ; and Mallett , Janitor . The report of the Audit Committee , a most satisfactory one , was received and adopted , and the Treasurer was complimented on the success of his financial efforts . The f . P . Z . was presented with a handsome gold bar in recognition of his second year ' s tenure of the chair . Communications regretting inability to attend were received from Comps . H . Herbert , G . Herbert , P . Z . ; E . B . Lane , Mus . Bac ; and others .

An excellent banquet followed . During the intervals of the toasts Comps . Dr . Lott , J . S . Plummer , J . Young , N . Prower , W . Lurcott , and R . C . Fillingham instrumentally , vocally , and dramatically entertained the companions .

Mozart Chapter , No . 1929 . A meeting of this chapter was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on the 17 th ult . Among those present were Comps . R . A . Gowan , M . E . Z . ; Lieut .-Col . T . Tully , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; James Boulton , J ., H . elect ; Dr . Russell Beardmore , S . N ., J . elect ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C , Scribe E . ; and Major T . W . Richardson , P . G . S . B . Surrey , I . P . Z . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the First

Principal installed Comp . Lieut .-Col . Tulley as M . E . Z ., and Comp . J . Boulton , as H , Comp . Major Richardson installed Comp . Dr . Beardmore as Third Principal . Comp . Capt . Walls was invested as S . E . ; Comps . Major Richardson , as S . N . ; R . A . Gowan , P . Z ., as Treas . ; and W . Lane , as Janitor . A Past Principal's jewel was presented to Comp . R . A . Gowan . The report of the Audit Committee having been received and adopted , communications regretting inability to attend were received from Comps . T . T . Phillips , P . Z . ; R . P . Thomas , P . Z . ; and H . H . Shirley , P . Z . The chapter was then closed , and a banquet followed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Boscawen Lodge , No . 101 . The annual installation of this lodge was held at Chacewater on Thursday , the 13 th ult ., when Bro . J . Retallack was duly placed in the chair . Bros . R . F . Frazer Frizell , W . T . Chegwidden , and 1 . Sarah , assisted by a Board of Installed Masters , ably performed the ceremony . The officers invested were : Bros . G . Timmins , I . P . M . ; J . Fitton , S . W . ; W . C . Wickett , J . W . ; R . F . Frazer Frizell , Chap . ; W . A . Bennett , Treas . ; A . Pryor Treweeke , Sec . ; VV . J . Collins , M . O . ; E . J . O . Pengelly , S . O . ; J . Tidy , J . O . ; I . Martyn , S . D . ; J . Hall , J . D . ; Major Shanks , R . of M . ; S . Rogers , l . G . ; W . E . Grose , D . C . ; T . Jenkin , Org . ; G . VV . Gower , Stwd . ; and J . Paul , Tyler .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

Mount Calvary Encampment , D . A meeting of this old encampment was held at the Mitre Tavern , Hampton Court , on the iSth ultimo , when there were present , among others , Sir Knights W . Manic , Eminent Commander ; Egbert Roberts , Organist ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . C . G ., P . E . C , Registrar ; C . Slater , P . E . C ; and Nelson Prower , M . A ., P . E . C

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , apologies from absent members were read , viz ., Sir Knights the Rev . R . C Fillingham , M . A ., ist Capt . ; Basil Stewart , 2 nd Capt . ; Lieut .-Col . F . J . Stohwasser , P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; B . Johnson , C of Gds . ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . E . C . ; G . Graveley , P . E . C . ; L . Steele , P . E . C ; T . Wood , P . E . C ; and Oscar Berry . The encampment was thsn closer ) .

A dinner followed , and it was served in a most admirable manner . "The Health of the E . C . " was given by Sir Knight N . Prower , who , in the course of his speech , congratulated Sir Knight VV . Maple upon his restoration to health after some weeks' illness consequent upon a severe accident , which might have ended fatally . During the evening Sir Knight Egbert Roberts favoured his hearers with some excellent vocalisation .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

Metropolitan Council , T . I . M . A meeting of this distinguished council was held at the Mark Masons' Hall , Great yueen-street , on the 21 st ult . Among those present were Bros . Andrew McDowall , W . M . ; G . Graveley , S . W ., Master elect ; E . L . Sheppard , J . W . ; George Powell , Treas . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C , Sec . ; and W . G . Lemon , J . P ., P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . N . S .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Cooper , P . M ., P . Z ., and P . M . ( Mark ) , & c , having been balloted for , was admitted to the four Degrees by the Secretary , who subsequently installed Bro . George Graveley as W . M . The following appointments were made : Bros . G . Powell , S . W . ; E . L . Sheppard , J . W . ; Capt . Walls , Sec . ; E . Sweny , Conductor ; L . Steele . S . D . ; J . J . Pakes , J . D . ; N . Prower , M . A ., l . G . ; B . Stewart , D . C . ; A . Humphreys , Org . ; and Mills

E . , Sen'inel . The report of the Audit Committee having been read and confirmed , a Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro . A . McDowall . The resignations of Bros . H . Ffrench Bromhead and J . Hitchcock were received with regret . Among those who sent apologies for non-attendance were Bros . N . Prower , M . A ., the Rev . R . C Fillingham , M . A ., Baron de Ferrieres , P . M . ; R . L . Loveland , P . M . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M . ; and Basil Stewart . The council was then closed , and a dinner followed at the Holborn Restaurant , when the usual toasts were duly honoured .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapter of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE , No . 144 . A meeting was held on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrudestreet , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . Marriott-Matthews , W . M . ; Goonertine , S . W . ; Austin , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Stutfield , Sec . ; Beauchamp , S . D . ; Nicholls , J . D . ; Royle , I . G . ; Holland , P . M . ; Fayers , P . M . ; Bradley , Cooke , Lightfoot , Murdoch , Winsborrow , and Fleming .

I he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Murdoch being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Bradley . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Lightfoot , who had previously answered the usual questions and been entrusted , being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Austin was elected W . M . for the next meeting . After the third rising , the lodge was closed .

ZETLAND LODGE , No . 511 . A meeting of this lodge was held at the City of London Tavein , York-roid , N . W ., on Monday , the 15 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Hunt , W . M . ; Caseley , P . M ., S . W . ; Bangs , P . M ., J . W . ; Mulvey , Preceptor ; White , S . D . ; Studds , J . D . ; Gardiner , P . M ., l . G . ; Gorden , P . M . ; Halsey , P . M . ; Marx , P . M . ; Cracknell , Hassell , and Baker .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and closed down to the First Degree . Bro . Mulvey , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . Caseley , S . W ., seconded , that a vote of thanks be recoided to Bro . Hunt for the able manner in which he had carried out the dulies of VV . M . for the first time , which was carried unanimously . The Iod'e then closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 53 S . A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Fraseati , Oxford-street , W ., when there were present : Bros . Parker , W . M . ; Beedle , S . W ; Mason , J . W . ; Hill , Treas . ; B . Dukes , acting Sec . ; Gunzel , S . D . ; Leather , J . D . ; Zeppenfcld , l . G . ; Thorn , P . M . ; Hazlett , P . M . ; Krauss , Butcher , and terry . Bro . Bennett was a visitor .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Mason worked the ist Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The 2 nd Section was worked by Bro . Leather , with the assistance of the brethren . The W . M . next rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Butcher acting as candidate . Bro . Hartlett , P . M ., worked the 4 th Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Bennett , of the Fellowship Lodge , was elected a member . On the second rising Bro . Beedle was elected W . M . for the next meetingcarried unanimously , and the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE , No . 834 . A meeting was held on Friday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . Joseph Cox , W . M . SG 5 , W . M . ; Robert Reid , S . W . ; Hans Scharien , J . W . ; A . Williams , P . M ., Preceptor ; Thomas Jobson , Treas . ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . ; Patrick Cronin , S . D . ; Wm . Hinds , J . D . ; W . J . Coplestone , P . M ., I . G . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c ; Walter Herring , W . Beattie , P . M . ; William Hide , Richard Josey , P . M . ; G . E . Higginson , P . M . ; and J . J .

Lewen . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Herring having offered himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Higginson offered himself as a candidate

for raising , and having given the necessary proofs , was entrusted . The lodge wasopened in the Third Drgree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Reid was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Lewen was elected a joining member , and a vote of condolence was passed to Mrs . Alais , widow of a former Secretary and Treasurer , Bro . Alais . The lodge was then closed .

HARROW LODGE , No . 1310 . A meeting ot this lodge was held on Friday , the 5 th inst ., at the Waterloo Arms , High-stieet , Marylebone , W ., when there were present : Bros . Baker , W . M . ; Lewis , S . W . ; Palmer , J . W . ; jabez Mason , Sec . ; Weston , S . D . ; Roberts , J . D . ; S . Drewell , l . G . ; Wood , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Thorn , P . M . ; Dyke , Johnson , and in

G . Sharp . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Weston worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Dyke being the candidate . The W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , when Bro . G . Sharpin , of the Royal Commemoration Lodge , was elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction . Bro . Lewis was elected W . M . for the next meeting . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

A meeting of this lodge was also held on Friday , the 12 th inst ., at the Waterloo Arms , High-street , Marylebone , N . Present : Bros . H . Lewis , W . M . ; Palmer , S . W . ; H . Weston , J . W . ; G . Wood , P . M ., Preceptor ; Jabez Mason , Sec ; Roberts , S . D . ; Robertson , J . D . ; G . Sharpin , l . G . ; J . Thorn , P . M . ; D . Baker , Johnson , St . Dickson , and Dyke .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Bro , Weston worked the ist Section of the First Lecture , and Bro . Mason worked the 2 nd Section . Bro . Dickson answered the questions leading from the First to the Second Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dickson being the candidate . Ihe VV . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , when it was proposed by Bro . Weston , and seconded by Bro . Roberts , that Bro . S . Y . Dickson , 1310 , be elected a joining member—carried unanimously . Bro . Palmer , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1767 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Town Hall Tavern , High-street , Kensington , when there were present : Bros . W . Thwaites , W . M . ; A . J . Taylor S . W . ; T . E . P . Bell , J . W . ; George Read , P . M .. G . Std . Br . Eng ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c , Treas . ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; R . M . Sharpin , S . D . ; H . G . Danby , P . M ., J . D . ; Maurice Moss , l . G . ; A . J . Clayton ,

Uharies urtner , A . U U . Mackenzie , H . S . Seal , J . H . Neville , W . M . 1767 ; W . H . S ? i ! \ ., ; -s R - H > Catl ' l ?» W - - 2157 ; A . Williams , P . M . ; and W . B . Neville , W . M . 1767 . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Clayton , acting as candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture were worked by the brethren , under the guidance of the Preceptor . Bro . Taylor was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodie was then closed .