Instruction.

Instruction .

KINTORE MARK LODGE , No . 333 . This lodge held its fortnightly meeting on Tuesday , the nth instant , at Bro . F . E . Pow , the Montpelier Hotel , Choumert-road , Rye-lane , at S p . m ., when there were present Bros . Wm . Dawson , P . M ., W . M . ; J . Loader , P . M ., S . W . ; E . Gange , j . W . ; Hy . Cornford , I . P . M . ; De Whalley , Sec . ; E . J . S . ; Ware , S . D . ; James Higgs , J . D . ; Thos . Grummant , M . O . ; R . Sobtl , S . O . ; J . Carpenter , J . O . ; J . Dunn , I . G . ; S . J . Derham , Geo . Thompson , Crisp , A . Taylor , and Blewett Faull , Organist . .

The ceremony ot advancement was rehearsed , Bro . Geo . Thompson being the candidate . Bro . Thos . Grummant was elected W . M . for Tuesday , the 25 th instant , at S p . m . The lodge meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month at 8 p . m ., Bro . Wm . Dawson , P . G . W . Kent , Preceptor . Brethren will be heartily welcomed and their cordial support is solicited to so excellent a lodge of instruction .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 7 S 0 . A meeting was held on the 13 th inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Present : Bros . C . E . Dowling , W . M . ; F . M . Ridley , S . W . ; Wilcox , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . H . Bridger , Sec ; Le Seuer , S . D . ; E . C . St . Aubyn , J . D . ; Arthur Williams , P . M ., I . G . ; Barron , Stwd . ; H . T . Johnson , P . M . ; R . J . Williams , P . M . ; and H . Worth . Bro . Isaac Ward was a visitor .

The Iodge having been opened , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER , No . S 90 . A meeting of the above chapter was held on the 14 th inst . at the Prince of Wales ' Hotel , Eastbourne-terrace , Bishop's-road , Paddington , W . Present : Comps . J . Bailey . P . Z . 1602 , M . E . Z . ; A . F . Hardyment , J . 14 S 9 , H . ; E . Lloyd , H . S 90 , J . ; H " . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , P . P . G . P . S . Essex , Scribe E . |; W . J . Lewis , N . 890 and 173 , Scribe N . ; H . Foskett , M . E . Z . 1 S 5 and 890 , Treas . ; H . J . Dunaway , 59 , P . S . ; W . Smith-Rose , ist A . S . S 90 , ist A . S . ; W . Cleghorn , P . Z . 185 , P . G . S . B . ; L . M .

Challender , P . Z . 1034 ; R . N . Larter , H . iSG ; A . L . Butters , J . S 90 ; F . Marchant , P . S . S 90 ; and E . Stevens , 733 . Comp . F . Spink , 733 , was a visitor . The chapter having been opened , the companions were admitted . Due respect was paid to the Grand Oflice . The minutes of the last convocation were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Larter being the candidate . Comp . Cleghorn expressed his approval of the way the ceremonies had been parried out . Coir p . Spink was elected a member , and acknowledged the compliment in very suitable terms . The M . E . Z . having risen as usual , " Hearty good wishes " were accorded , and the chapter was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Hayle Chapter , No . 450 . INSTALLATION OF COMP . JAMES RICHARDSONS . The 27 th annual convocation of this chapter was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Hayle , on Thursday , the 13 th instant , and was one of the most successful meetings held for many years . The I . P . Z ., Comp . T . A . Taylor , presided , and exalted a companion , assisted by Comp . W . Wagner , P . Z ., and Comp . W . L . Chegwidden , who very ably explained the pedestal . The First Principal elect , Comp . James Richardsons , was installed by Comp . W . Veal , Comp . W . K . Baker , P . Z ., P . P . S . N ., invested Comp .

W . L . Chegwidden , P . Z . 1006 , Second Principal , who installed Comp . H . Stephens Third Principal . The following were appointed oflicers for the year : Comps . j . G . Osborn , P . Z ., P . P . G . S , Scribe E . ; T . H . Menadue , S . N . ; T . Turner , P . S . ; E . A . P . Broad , ist A . S . ; T . Docton , 2 nd A . S . ; and J . V . Bray , Janitor . Comp . G . B . Pearce , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., was re-elected Treasurer , and his report showed a balance in favour of the chapter . There were several visitors from thc neighbouring chapters . The P . G . H ., Comp . P . Colville Smith , intended to be present to instal the First Principal , but was prevented at the last moment . The companions afterwards dined in the spacious dining hall , and spent a very pleasant evening .

Improvements In The Summer Train Service Of The Midland Railway.

IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SUMMER TRAIN SERVICE OF THE MIDLAND RAILWAY .

With thc view of introducing material improvements _ m the train service between England and Scotland , the Midland Company has had under review the whole time-table of express and subsidiary trains between St . Pancras and the North , and largely recast it for the coming summer . In revising the service the following objects have been kept in view , viz .: ( 1 ) To give an efficient service of express trains between London and other parts ot the Midland line , and all parts

of Scotland , and afford passengers selecting thc Midland route at least equal advantages in respect to through carriages and infrequent changes as they can obtain by any other route at the present time ; ( 2 ) to materially improve and accelerate the service between London and Yorkshire , and between London and other Midland towns and the Lake District ; ( 3 ) to alford an improved and quicker service between the West and North of England .

In order to carry out these alterations longer uninterrupted runs have been arranged for the express trains , and on thc northern section of the line now express passenger engines will be placed in the service . Some alteration has been found necessary in the time fixed for the departure of some of the express trains , and in one or two instances slightly earlier departures have been decided upon . These , however , will be fully compensated for by the earlier arrivals a' the North and South capitals , which will admit of connection : being established with the North of Scotland and the South and West of England .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . GEORGE BROWN , P . M ., P . Z . We regret to have to announce the death of Bro . George Brown , P . M . and P . Z ., and for many years the esteemed Secretary of St . George ' s Lodge , No . 140 who died at his residence , 28 , Shardeloes-road , New Cross , on Saturday , the Sth instant , after a very short illness . Bro . G . Brown was a native of Deptford , his father having held a post in the Royal Victualling Yard , Deptford , and he himself having only recently retired from the Admiralty on a well-earned pension . He

was initiated in St . George ' s Lodge ( which was founded in 1765 ) in 18 75 , and became Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction connected with it in 18 78 being mainly instrumental , in conjunction with Bros . Nuding , Loughborough , Dennant , Jurdin , Spark , Johnson , and others , in introducing Emulation working in the ceremonies . He held the position of President and Preceptor of the lodge of instruction until the time of his death , with great benefit to the lodge and to the entire satisfaction of the brethren . He was installed in the chair

of King Solomon in 1882 , after having filled successively and successfully the junior offices , and he also stood as Steward for the various Charities . On the resignation of Bro . Tattershall in 1883 , Bro . G . Brown was appointed Secretary of the lodge , an appointment which has been ratified by every succeeding W . Master . His unexpected death at the age of 66 is a great loss to St . George ' s Lodge , as it will not be eas f to find a successor to carry out the duties in the admirable and genial manner which so much endeared him to the members of the lodge . The

funeral took place at Brockley Cemetery on Thursday , the 13 th instant , the chief mourners being the immediate relatives of the deceased , and a large number of Freemasons attended to pay the last sad tribute of respect to departed merit . Among them we noticed : Bros . C . E . Spark , J . Warcap , E . Halless , W . C . Dixon , J . Shepherd , H . Richardson , T . J . Smith , and G . R . Grant , Past Masters of thelodge ; E . Johnson , Treas . ; W . Shepherd , W . C . Holland , ] . D . S . Boyle , and H . B . Sewell , officers of the lodge ; and P . Milnes , H . H . C . Ball ,

F . G . Lee , and C . Huntley , all of 140 ; also Bros . W . Morley , P . M ., and F . W . Braysi , P . M . 1924 ; F . J . Simpson , W . M . 2332 ; A . Godfree , Chapman , Carl , Fredericks , J . P . Watts , and others . Letters of regret at their inability to attend were received from the W . M ., Bro . W . E . Holding ; Bros . W . Bradly , H . Howard , M . Hollis , C . Clark , D . Houston , H . Winter , W . Apsley , A . Roberts , H . Castell , and C . Chadwick , and W . Williams , H . Nuding , P . M . ; T . Ingle , P . M . ; W . C . Burney , P . M . ; and W . F . Dennant , P . M . At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren dropped a sprig of acacia on the coffin .

NEWSVENDORS' DINNER . —At Stationers * Hall , on Tuesday next , the 25 th instant , Bro . the Lord Mayor will preside at the 62 nd anniversary festival in aid of the funds of the Newsvendors' Institution .

ROSES IN THE TEMPLE . —The great rose show under the auspices of the National Rose Society will , by kind permission of the treasurer and Benchers of the Inner Temple , be held in the Temple Gardens , Thames Embankment , on Thursday , July 4 th , and will be open from noon till 7 . 30 p . m . MADAME ALBANI , who has been away the greater part of the spring and summer on a concert tour through her native Canada , made her first appearance for

some months on the 19 th instant , at a special performance organised at the Guildhall in aid of the National Lifeboat Fund . Bro . the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs attended in civic state , and a very large number of Citv people were present , for the concert was organised by gentlemen who represented the Fishmongers' and other Guilds , as well as the Stock Exchange , Lloyds' , the Baltic , the Mint , the London Chamber of Commerce , and other City institutions . Of course , Madame Albani was the centre of attraction . The Canadian prima donna was altogether in excellent voice .

THE MASONIC PIC-NICS , which are always important events of the summer season , are to be held by the Hatherton Lodge on the 26 th instant , and the St . Matthew ' s Lodge on the 4 th prox . The former will be at Stone Bridge , Max take , and Coleshill , and the latter at Hop was Hayes Wood . The itenerary in each cast has b : en prepared by Bro . Dr . Willmore , and the arrangements promise the greatest amount of p leasure possible , with the maximum of interest—and both districts are certainly very interesting ones .

MASONRY . —Mr . J . W . S p iers has shown us an interesting souvenir of the laying of the foundation stone ot St . Crispin ' s Church , Woodbrook , last year . It is the horn which was used on that occasion . It has been beautifully polished and mounted in solid silver . The supports are composed of a miniature square and compass . The mounting is exquisitely chased and altogether it makes a very handsome ornament , lhe silver work was made by Messrs . George Kenning and Son , the well-known Masonic jewellers and furnishers of London and Glasgow .

The horn was originally prepared for the ceremony by Mr . J . W . Spiers . It bears a silver plate with the following inscription : " This horn was used as a Cornucopia at the laying of the foundation stone of St . Crispin's Church , at Woadbrook , with Masonic honours , by Brother His Excellency Sir Clement Courtenay Knollys , K . C . M . G ., P . M ., P . D . D . G . M . of Barbadoes , Acting Governor of Trinidad , assistedby the brethren of the ' Royal Prince of Wales' Lodge , No . 8 G 7 ( E . C ) , on Thursday , Sth November , A . D . 1900 , A . L . 5900 . "—Mirror , Trinidad .

BRO . SIR J . WHITTAKER ELLIS , who has called attention to the threatened destruction of the world-famous view of the Thames from Richmond Hill , has now taken steps , which , it is to be hoped , will ultimately lead to its preservation . Three administrative bodies are directly interested in the classic scenes which Turner painted and Sir Walter Scott described ; namely , the London County Council , the Surrey County Council , and the Middlesex County Council . Each of these authorities Bro . Sir Whittaker has now' approached , in the hope of arresting

the destructive march of thc builder through the glades of Marble Hill-Not to leave his endeavour incomplete , he has also placed himself in communication with the owners of Marble Hill and of the historic Orleans House and the adjoining property of Lebanon , the two latter estates being as essential to preserve as Marble Hill itself ; and he has little doubt that arrangements could be made with the several owners whereby they would covenant not to build upon the properties , and would assign to the public the right of purchase whenever the estates became no longer desirable of retention .

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