Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Kingsland Chapter ( No . 16 93 ) . —The installation meetinsr of this chanter was held at the Holborn Restaurant , on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., when there were present Comps . Chas . Fruen , M . E . Z . ; W . T . H . Mayer , H .. Z . elect ; J . H . Collingridge , J ., H . elect ; F . Brown , ? . '/ .., S . E . -, G . R . Dix , Treas .: AMwtt , Fowler , T . Birt , G . Cook , E . Dimes , and W . Windsor . Comps .

A . W . Fenner , P . Z . 22 S , and . Capt . W . Kiddle , 2277 , Cyprus , vvere visitors . PThe chapter was opened , and the companions below the Degree of Z . having retired , Comp . F . Brown , P . Z ., installed Comps . Mayer and Collingridge as M . K . Z . and H . respectively , the ceremonies we need hardly say being faithfully performed . Como . H . J . Hazel , J . elect , being unavoidably absent his installation vvas postponed until next meeting .

Bros . C . W . Potter and F . Richards , both of 1693 , being two present out of the three candidates for exaltation , vvere duly prepared and exalted into Royal Arch Masonry by the M . E . Z ., and his two Principals in a verv impressive manner , being ably supported bj > the other officers of the chapter . Routine business being transacted , the chapter was closed ,

and the companions adjourned to dinner , which was served by the managers of the Holborn Restaurant in their usual satisfactory manner , and vvas done full justice to , the menu being very judiciously arranged . After dinner , the usual loyal toasts vvere given and responded to . The toast of " Tbe M . E . Z . " vvas given in a very graceful manner by Comp . Fruen P . Z ., which was cordially received

by the companions , as was also that of " The H ., " and was responded to in happy terms . The toast of " The Visitors" vvas received with great cordiality , the M . E . Z . more particularly referring to Comp . Kiddle , as hailing from a foreign chapter , in the Island of Cyprus , and thanking both for the kindness of their visit to the Kingsland Chapter .

Ihe visitors responded to the toast in very excellent speeches . The next toast vvas that of the much respected " S . E .. " being none other than Comp . F . Brown , P . Z . The M . E . Z . observed he had not eloquence sufficient to praise the kindness shown to all members of the chapter , as also the great assistance and instruction they always received at his hands when required ,

The toast was enthusiastically received . Comp . Brown thanked the M . E . Z . and companions for the exceedingl y cordial manner his health had been proposed and received , and gave the companions his assurance that he would at all times do his best to promote the welfare of the chapter . The M . E . Z . expressed his regret that business compelled

Comp . J . Co' per , P . Z ., to be absent . The musical arrangements were under the able direction of Comp . VV . Windsor . Miss F . dith Maver , daughter of the M E Z , gave a selection on the pianr forte , which was much apn'audt-d . Several part songs , under the leadership of Bro . H . Davis , were rendered hy the / Eolian Vocal Quintette , of whirh ' omp . Richards is a . prominent member , and amongst o'lv r songs vve noted " In days of old . " by

Comp . Rich'rds ; "Thesailor ' s grave . '' hv R n . T . Ward ; an < l ¦•M-s 'Enerv'Awkins , " bv Rro . I ) . Williams . Manv other songs there were uhirh met with loud = > pnlause , and the companions expressed ihe pleasure they felt at th' exrellent m inner in which the various artistes arquitted themselves . The Janitor ' s toast brought a close to what all admitted was a most enjoyable evening , and one to be remembered .

CROYDON . Mozart Chapter ( Nn . 1929 ) —This chapter nut at ihe Grevhonnd Hotel on th- iRth instant Among ih < se precept were < ~ omps IKsjur T . VV Richardson , P 7 . , M EX j R . Gmvan . H . : H H Shirley . M A ., P Z . P . P . A . G S . J ; Capt T . ' . Walls , P . Z . S . E ; and Lane , lanitor . Comp . Nelson Prower , M . A ., I . P . Z . 1 745 ,

was a vi'itor . The minutes of the previous convocation vvere read and ronfirmed . The resignation of Comp . H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., was received with great regret , and a vote of thanks passed lo him for his past services as Treasurer . Comp . J . Castello , I . P . Z ., sent an apology for

non-attendance . , The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjournrd for refreshment . A few toasts vvere given . The M . E . Z . presided most ably . Comp . H . H . Shirley , P . P . A . G . S ., responded on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and Comp ' . N . Prower , I . P . Z . 1745 , acknowledged "The Health < f the Visitor " in fluent terms . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

TWICKENHAM . Strawberry Hill Chapter ( No . 946 ) . —This old chapter held its installation meeting on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Town Hall , when , in the absence of Comp . Simmonds , through indisposition , Comp . Higerty , P . Z ., occupied the chair of M . E . Z ., there being also present Comps . I . R , Barns , H . ; Monger . P . G . Org .. I . ; R .

W . Fow , P . P . G . P . S .. S . E . ; Collick , P . Z . ; Sapsworth , 'X ; Dare , P . Z . ; Alciatore , P . S . ; Taverner , A . S . ; Bowler , Janitor ; Barton , Gomm , Pratt , Burcham , Cooper , and Frank Chapman . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and c ° nlirmed , and after a most satisfactory balanct -sheet had hetn presented and approved , a ballot was taken for Bro .

J- W . Wilde , 225 , resulting unanimously in his election , and , being in attendance , vvas duly exalted by Comp . Justin , by request . The usual Board of Installed Principals £ " formed . Comp . Higerty inducted Comp . Barns into 'he chair of M . E . Z ., and installed Comp . Monger into the chair of H . Comp . Monger then installed Comp . Alciatore , Ws successor , into the chair of J ., all the ceremonies being rendered in a most efficient manner . The M . E . Z . next

invested the following , elected at the last convocation : ( fmps . R . W . Forge , S . E . ; Taverner . S . N . ; Barton , „ - ! Burcham Cooper , ist A . S . ; and Bowler , Janitor , "mmunications , expressing . regret at their inability to ¦ "end , were read from Comps . Raymond II . Ihrupp , W ° - <' r . H . ; VV . H . Lee , Proy . G . S . E . ; B . E . Blasby , wi ,- li A > R- Simmonds . M . E . Z . ; Higgs , and Gwyn , after wn « jh the chapter vvas closed . ai , P . companions adjourned to a sumptuous banquet at ll > e King ' s IHead Hotel ..

Royal Arch.

The usual toasts were duly honoured , the S . E . ' s birthday not being one of the least , a most enjoyable and harmonious meeting terminating at the usual hour .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 754 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the Coach and Horses , High-road , Tottenham , when there vvere present : Bros . F . Ruthven , W . M . ; Brown , S . W . ; J . L . Driscoll , J . W ; Binnie , P . M ., Preceptor ; Garrod , P . M ., Treas . ; B . Stocker , Sec ; Lewis , S . D . j Woodley , J . D . j Courtman , I . G . ; Barnes , Reynolds , and

Wilkinson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Barnes acting as candidate . The questions leading to the Second Degree vvere answered by the brethren generally . The lodge vvas

opened in the Second Degre-, andthe ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Reynolds acting as candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the First I'egree . The VV . M . rose for the first and second times , and the S . W ., Bro . Brown , vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time . The lodge was then closed .

CRESCENT LODGE ( No . 7 SS ) .-An emergency meeting of this lodge for practice vvas held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the King ' s Head Hotel , Twickenham , Bro ; Packington occupying the chair of W . M ., and vvas supported by a large muster of brethren . A most instructive evening vvas spent , the charge and lecture delivered by Bro . E . W . Warner , Preceptor , proving doubly interesting by his perfect rendering . The winter session will commence on October 3 th , and from that date the meetings will be held every Thursday evening .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 )—A meeting was held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . K . H . Williams , P . M ! , & C , W . M . ; lames Banks , S . W . ; W . Payers , J . W . j A . Williams , W . M . S 34 , Preceptor ; T . Jobson , Treas . ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; H . Scharien , S . D . ; W . Hide , J . D . ; H . Clark , I . G . ; J . A . Der . nU , E . Fox , and Joseph Cox . Lodge was duly opened , and the minutes read and

confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Jobson offered himself as a candidate for raising , and vvas examined in the usual manner and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Brn . Banks was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Iiro . K . H . Williams was elected an honorary member , and the lodge was closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . — The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the iSth inst ., when there were present Bros . Hooper , VV . M . ; Keilly , S . W . ; Lord , J . W . ; Pullen , Preceptor ; Rice , Sec ; Telling , S . D . ; Hill , J . D . ; Niblett , l . G . ; Lake , Tyler ; Stunt , P . M . ; and Fisher . The lodge was opened in du « form , and the minutes of

the last lodue were read and confirmed . I he lodge , vvas open' d in the Second Degree , and th ~ cerem my of raising wasannnunced . Bro . Christmas , candidate having answered theusual questions , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Christmas was duly raised . The hid ^ e vv is called off and on ; The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bro . Christmas answering the questions leading ' -o the Second Degree , was

entrusted and retired . Ihe lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and "trn . Cluistmas was du ' y p-tssed , The lodge was resumed in ihe First Degree . 1 he W M . rose for ttvfi I-i -. nd th- * hi--s we > e collected . 'h W . M . rose fur the second time , and it vvas proposed by Bro . Pull . 11 , Pitceptoi . and * , conotilby the J . W .. "That Bro . Urilly , S . W .. be <| ected W . M . for the ist Monday in October "—carried unanimously . The W . M . rose forthe third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —Ihe usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the igth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . H . J . Tibbatts , W . M . j R . P . Upton , S . W . ; E . G . Young , l . W . ; J . W . Clarke , acting Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Prov . G . D . Herts , Sec ; K . W . Nicole , S . D . ; H . J . Kembell , sen ., J . D . ; G . T . Peall , I . G . j A . Ingram , D . M . Forbes , D . C . Ritchie , M . T . luck , A .

E . Pridmore , A . Oliver , R . Chinnery , H . B . Harding , J . T . Frost , and R . Loomes . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas then rehearsed , Bro . Pridmore being the candidate . Bro . Chinnery answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted .

The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and . the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Chinnery being ( he candidate . Bro . Upton was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A cordial vote was accorded to the W . M . for his able services in the chair for the first time in the lodge . The lodge was then closed .

HARLESDEN . —ST . J ' LODGE ( No . 167 ) . —A meeting vvas held on the 14 th in ^ t ., at the Court House . Present : Bros . C . Penny , VV . M . and Treas . ; F . S . Priest , S . VV . j W . C . Tebbit , J . W . j W . Hillier , W . M . 1366 , Preceptor j W . Roche Plaford , Sec . j C . Hagen , S . D . ; S . Hussey , J . D . ; R . Featherstone , I . G . j W . F . Mason , P . M . 2150 , P . G . D . Surrey ; A . Toley , W . M . 1178 J J . F . Haley , VV . M . elect 1637 ; Thomas , Rawle ,

Parrit , Rae , Rose , Shaw , Rosenberg , and Blackburn . Visitors : Bros . VV . Kadermacher , 149 G , and VV . F . Sanderson , 1 G 53 . Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the pievious meeting were read and conlirmed . I he ceremony of initiation was very ably rendered by the VV . M .,

Bro . 'loley being the candidate . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the Leccure were worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . Bros . Radermacher and Sanderson were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Priest was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation , after which tne lodge was closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . 834 ) - —The meetings of this chapter were resumed on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Bush Hotel , Shepherd's Bush Green , W ., when Comps . J . J . Cantle presided as AI . E . Z . ; T . Jobson , as H . ; and Cox , as J . The other companions present vvere Comps . E . Austin , S . N . ; F . Craggs , S . E . ; H . P . Gilbert , P . S . ; ) . Davies , Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . Z . j

A . Williams , G . E . Higginson , and P . J . Davies . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Higginson acting as exaltee . Comp . Jobson vvas duly elected M . E . Z . for the next two meetings , and the convocation was closed . The election of Preceptors will take place on Wednesday next .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 15 th inst .. when there vvere present Comps . J . Hill . M . E . Z . j C . Phillips , H . j C . H . Stone , J . ; K . J . Voisey , Treas . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . ; North . S . N . j Salmon , P . S . j H . G . Martin , Bannister , jeffery , Coombs , and R . Davis .

The chapter was regularly opened , and Comp . Hilton installed Comp . North into the chair of IL The minutes of the last convocation were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltitijn vvas rehearsed , Comp . R . Davis personating candidate . Comp . Phillips , H ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , when the installation will be rehearsed . Convocation was then closed .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

St . George ' s Preceptory ( No . 6 ) . —The above preceptory met at the Albion on Friday , the 15 th inst . Present : Sir Knights A . R . Carter , E . P ., G . Cooper , E . Letchworth , H . Mackinnon , C . F . Matier , A . F . Church , C . H . Driver , J . Ramsey , R . Clowes , V . P . Freeman , G . C . W . Fitzwilliam , G . VV . Marsden , and R . J . Symonds . Visitors : Sir Knights Gen . Hay , Col . A . B . Cook , Percy Wallis , and A . Woodiwiss .

The chapter having been opened and the minutes read and confirmed—bv order of the G . Sub Prior , the Earl of Euston—Comp . VV . H . Marsden , Mayor of Derby , was installed K . T . on behaf of the Peveril Preceptory , which is shortly to be consecrated . After the business w ^ s concluded the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , served under the personal superintendence of Bro . W . C . London .

YORK . Ancient Ebor Preceptory ( No . 101 ) . —A meeting was held at Freemasons' Hall , St Saviourgate ; on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., under the presidency of the E . P ., Frater VV . P . Cochrane . There were also present Fratres I ' . B . Wnytehead , P . ; G . Simpson , P . j J . T . Seller , P . ; VV . H . Cowper , P . ; F . W . Halliwell , Reg . ; C . Hollander , I ' . S . Brogden , E . Rudvard , and others .

Coinp . J . Vernon Cooper . was accepted and installed . a Knight ot the Order . On the motion of Frater Whytehead , V . E . Frater VV . Tinkler , late Vice-Chancellor of the Order , vvas elected an honorary member of the preceptory . At dinner , wh ch was served in the supper room , the E . P . gave " Ihe Health of the Newly-installed Frater , " whose career in Masonry vvas well known in the province , and whom they were glad to welcome amjngst them .

East Lancashire Charity Committee.

EAST LANCASHIRE CHARITY COMMITTEE .

The half-yearly meeting of this Committee vvas held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester , on Friday , the 15 th inst ., the Chairman , Bro . J . H . . " sulitoe , presided , supported by Bros . J . T . Newtvold , Vn > e-Cn . iinii , iii ; John Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec . ; Jas .

iNevvtuii , Asst . P . G . Sec , and about 80 representatives of lodges . After reading the minutes of previous meetings and the report of the Election Committee , two candidates for the Girls' School in London were adopted and placed for the support of the province at the forthcoming election .

E AST L ANCASHIKE SYSTEMATIC M ASONIC EDUCATIONAL AND BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . At the close of the meeting of the Provincial Charity Committee the Relief and Educational Boards of this Institution held their' usual monthly meeting , Bro . J . H . Sillitoe presided , supported by Bro .

Newbold , Vice-Chairman , Bro . Jas . Newton , Sec , and a full board . Four cases for relief were entertained , and to each the stim of , £ 20 was granted , and , £ 12 was voted for the advancement of a boy whose term of education by the Institution had expired . It is intended to elect the first batch of annuitants at the

meeting of the General Committee next month , and it is hoped that the inauguration oi this new branch will not only prove beneficial to the aged and needy in the province but will at the same time , to some extent , lighten the claims upon the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in London .

Board Of Benevolence.

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence vvas held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Robert Grey , P . G . D ., President of the Board , presided , Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President , and Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., Junior Vice-President , occupied their respective official positions . Bro . E . Letchworth , G . Sec . ; Bro . A ; A .

Pendlebury , Asst . G . Sec ; and Bro . W . Dodd attended from Grand Secretary ' s oflice , and there were also present Bros . Charles Dairy , W . P . Brown , Henry Garrod , George R . Langley , James Bunker , Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , George Graveley , Walter Martin , Charles Sheppard , C . H . Webb , T . H . Thompson , A . Leteber , H . Massey , F . Dunston , C . Palmer , W . H . Jeffries ,