Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Miller , J . VV . ; Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor , * Colley , Hon . Sec ; Purkiss , S . D . ; Emden , J . D . ; Watts , I . G . j Gaskell , P . M . ; Ives , P . M . ; Williams , Langford , Meadows , Barrett , Theobald , Stafford , Graham , Minett , Presland , Wood , Pole , and Copper . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of

initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Meadows personating the candidate . Bro . Copper answered the usual qt-estions leading lo the Second Degree , and Bro . Ives , P . M ., worked the ist Section of the First Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Gaskell , P . M ., assisted by the Preceptor , worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . The lodge vvas called off and on . The VV . M . rose for the first time .

Bro . Copper , a recent initiate of the mother lodge , became a joining member , and returned thanks . The dues were collected , and the VV . M . rose for the second time . Bro . Dormer vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and returned thanks . The officers haying been appointed in rotationthe W . M . rose for the third time , and

, nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . The fourth ann jal supper of the lodge will take place at the City Arms Restaurant on Thursday , the 13 th prox . Brethren desirous of attending should address the Hon . Sec . of the lodge .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 )—A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . George Read , P . M . 511 , Treas ., VV . M . ; John Davies , VV . M . i 6 g , S . VV . ; James Sims , P . M . S 34 , J . W . j VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 . Deputy Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1 543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Hillier

Sec . j John Cruttenden , S . D . ; W . , J . D . ; J . C . Conway , I . G . j T . Jobson , Stwd . j J . R . Allman , P . M . 1425 J VV . J . Mason , P . M . 132 S ; D . Stroud . P . M . 2045 , 1637 , and 55 J J . VV . Belsham , E . Webb , Major Ferns , W . R . Hatton , R . T . Godfrey , S . Hall Latham , G . Gregory , J . C Tilt , T . Middleweek , H . Campbell , M . Rosenberg , H . Windeatt , C . Ward , and O . VV . Battley . Bro . Geo . Gardner , 1642 , vvas a visitor .

The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The First Lecture vvas worked by the following brethren : ist Section , Bro . T . Middleweek ; 2 nd , Bro . VV . Hillier j 3 rd , Bro . W . H . Chalfont ; 4 th , Bro . John Cruttenden ; 5 th , Bro . T . Jobson ; 6 th , Bro . J . Davies ; and 7 th , Bro . J . Sims . Bro . Gardner vvas elected a member , and acknowledged the compliment , at the same time expressing the

great pleasure he had in joining the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction . A vote of thanks was passed to the brethren who had worked the Sections , which Bro . Davies acknowledged on behalf of the brethren . A sincere vote of condolence with Bro . D . P . Cama vvas passed , and the Secretary vvas requested to convey the same to the worthy brother . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed . The Second and Third Lectures vvill be worked on Monday next .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Friday , the 17 th inst ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill , W . Present : Bros . E . Rogers , W . M . Co , P . G . S ., VV . M . ; J . Bartlett , S . W . ; F . A . Barth , J . VV . ; G .

Davis , P . M . 167 , Preceptor ; VV . J . Mason , VV . M . 2246 , Sec ; J . Powell , S . D . ; M . J . R . Dundas , J . D . j H . Armfield , I . G . ; S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . j F . L . Chandler , P . M . 1656 , P . G . P . Middlesex j G . Gardner , J . R . Roberts , XV . R . Hatton , D . Maurice , J . W . Curtis , W . H . Armfield , J . C . Conway , and R . H . Broom . Bro . C . Ellis was a

visitor . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . Bro . D . Maurice having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , vvas duly entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . D .

Maurice being the candidate . The W . M . gave the traditional history in a very impressive manner . The lodge vvas closed in the Third Degree , and the Preceptor worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Second Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . C Ellis , 1361 , vvas elected a member . Bro . VV . R . Hatton vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . It vvas proposed

by the Preceptor , seconded by Bro . S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . 1042 , and carried unanimously , that the Secretary should send a letter of condolence to Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas ., expressing the heartfelt sympathy of the brethren of this lodge of instruction vvith his bereavement in the loss of his beloved wife . The Preceptor gave a beautiful address to the brethren , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 16 th instant , at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C . There were present Bros . H . M . Hobbs , W . M . ; J . Jupe , S . W . ; S . Lea Smith , J . W . ; VV . II . Causton , M . D ., acting- Preceptor ; J . G . Fraser ,

Treas . ; C . VV . Mapleton , Sec ; A . R . Stenning ' , S . D . ; A . E . De Paiva , J . D . ; Dauberry , I . G . ; Marshall , Gordon-Smith , Wright , " Hall , Schofield , IT . E . Stenning , Vaisey , Godwin , Dent , Woodroffe , Bush , Barnett , White , and Smiles .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . In the absence of the late Treasurer , the Secretary presented the accounts for lhe past year , and it was unanimously resolved that they should be received , adopted , and entered on the minutes . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed .

The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and the S . W . was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation , ancl gave notice that the ceremony of initiation and the charge would be rehearsed . Bro . J . White , jun ., was elected a member of the lodge , and the lodge was then closed . The monthly meeting of the Second Langton Benevolent Association was then held , and two ballots were drawn for .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting vvas held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , the 21 st instant , when there were present Bros . H . B . Harding , W . M . ; E . H . Moore , S . VV . ; C G . Gray , J . W . j A . Wolter , acting Preceptor j C . M . Coxon ,

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Sec . j G . T . Chretien , S . D . ; A . Giddings , J . D . ; T . Williams , I . G . ; J . Speller , R . W . Nicole , S . Napper , H . J . Kimbell , R . Loomes , and J . M . Scarlett , P . J . G . W . Essex . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas then rehearsed , Bro . Speller being the candidate . The VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of

Bro . Napper , when Bro . Nicole answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Nicole being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Moore vvas elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge vvas then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . W . Hillier , W . M . ; A . Love , S . VV . ; F . Woodard , J . W . j E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; F . A . Barth , S . D . ; H . Cotton , J . D . ; J . Arnott , I . G . ; Stevens , Steward ; J . R . Allman , P . M . ; F . Craggs , and Major Ferris . Visitors : Bros . Aylett , 193 , and

Kington , 193 . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Aylett candidate . Bro . Arnott having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , vvas entrusted . Thelodgewasopenedin theSecond Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Love vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge vvas closed .

EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Joiners ' Arms , Denmark Hill , S . E ., when there were present Bros . Stanley , W . M . ; Sandals , S . W . ; Welch , J . VV . ; Cobham , Preceptor , * Sims , Hon . Sec ; Hill , S . D . , * Bick , j . D . ; Brotheridge , I . G . ; Harrington , and Wheeler . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Cobham , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Harrington , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the second ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Harrington as candidate . The lodge vvas

resumed in the First Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first time . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Sandals was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . He returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Saturday , the nth inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , VV . Present : Bros . J . Brown , W . M . ; H . Bright , S . VV . ; R . H . Wimpey , J . W . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; J . Cox , acting Sec . ; F . Walden , S . D . ; W . S . Whiteley , J . D . ; R . jTSteel , I . G . ; F . A . Barth , Stwd . ; M . Speigel , P . M . ;

G . Swann , C . Woods , R . VV . Allison , J . Baxter , W . Pine , VV . Hillier , VV . F . Harbord , T . Jobson . L . Lee , and E . J . Hiscock . Bro . Spraggs , S 65 , ivas a visitor . The lodge vvas opened in the First Degree , and tlie minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Baxter answered

the questions , and vvas entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Baxter candidate . Bro . Spraggs answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . Lodge vvas resumed to the Third Degree . The

VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Spraggs candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . On the first rising , Bro . Spraggs , S 65 , vvas unanimously elected a member . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . —The fourth series of the Benevolent Association has been started , and most of the members have joined .

A meeting - vvas also held at the above address on Saturday , the iSth inst ., when there were present Bros . T . VV . Biggs , VV . M . ; H . Bright , S . W . ; J . Cox , J . VV . ; ] . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; J . Brown , Sec ; VV . S . Whiteley , S . D . ; F . A . Barth , J . D . ; M . Speigel , P . M ., I . G . ; A . Williams , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; J . Davies , P . M . ; H . P . Gilbert , P . M .. ; E . J . Hiscock , " W . Pine ,

F . Craggs , R . J . Steel , I . Willcox , C . Halt , T . Jobson , E . Fox , ' and VV . F . Harbord . Bro . T . J . Smith vvas a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The 1 st Section of the Lecture vvas worked by the brethren , Bro . Williams , P . M ., asking the questions . Bro . Hatt answered the questions

leading to the 1 hird Degree , and vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed by the VV . M ., Bro . Hatt candidate . The W . M . then rehearsed the traditional history . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Smith vvas elected a member , and Bro . H . Bright was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( VVESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Friday , the 17 th inst ., at the Town Hall , Westminster , when there were present Bros . Piper , VV . M . ; Saunders , S . W . ; Hayler , J . VV . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Hobbs , Asst . Sec ; Bonwick , S . D . ; Badderly , J . D . ; Barber , I . G . ; Goffin , P . M . ; J . Ray , P . M . ; Hume , P . M . ;

Edwards , Purnell , Roberts , G . Holland , Gray , Weston , Dottrell , Morgan , K . White , Stutlield , Wilson , Turner , G . White , Purkiss , Balchin , and Grist . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Roberts , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual

questions , and vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed , Bro . Roberts candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bros . Turner , 144 , and White , 20 3 0 , were unanimously elected joining members . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Charitable Association vvas held , and Bros . Stutlield , Turner , Hayler , and Ross obtained ballots .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

WARNER LODGE ( No . 2192 ) . —The regular weekly meeting of this lodge was held at Bridge Chambers , Hoestreet , Walthamstow , on Monday , the 20 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . F . Bromhead , W . M . ; G . J . Westfield , S . VV . ; Wm . P . Allen , J . W . ; W . Shurmur , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor ; F . Taylor , S . D . ; Geo . Long , J . D . ; C . Horst , I . G . j W . Blenkinsop , Hon . Stwd . j

W . Alcock , J . J . Briginshaw , C . H . Bestow , VV . J . Bastick , VV . W . Cooke , J . Day , N . Fortescue , G . VV . Fry , J . Herbert , J . Ives , P . M . j Richard Kershaw , Volckman , and R . Gray . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , and the ancient charge delivered in a most perfect and impressive manner . Bro . G . J . Westfield ,

P . P . G . S . B . Essex , was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bros . Herbert and Volckman were unanimously elected joining members . The following officers were then elected for the ensuing year : Bros . VV . Shurmur , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor j N . Fortescue , Treas . ; Win . P . Allen , Sec . ; and W . Blenkinsop , Hon . Steward . Bro . Bromhead proposed that a cordial vote of thanks should be entered upon the minutes

to the officers for the valuable services they had rendered during the past year . This vvas carried unanimously . It vvas agreed that the annual supper should be held at the Tower Hotel , on Monday , the 24 th prox . Bro . W . Shurmur , Preceptor , vvas appointed President , and Bro . T . Scoresby-Jackson , Vice-President . The following brethren were

appointed on the Committee to carry out the arrangements Bros . F . Taylor , J . Herbert , J . ] . Briginshaw , G . Long , W . VV . Cooke , R . Kershaw , and C H . Bestow . This concluded a very pleasant and profitable evening , and it was gratifying that every proposition that vvas brought forward vvas carried unanimously .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A convocation vvas held on the 17 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinsterplace , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Comps . W . H . Chalfont , J . 975 , M . E . Z . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , H . ; VV . Hillier , S 34 , J . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; T . Jobson , 733 , S . N . ; T . Woodbridge Biggs , 975 , P . S . ; C . Hatt , 733 ; and 0 . W . Battley , 2246 . The chapter vvas opened , and the minutes of the last

convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Hatt being candidate . The officers were elected for the ensuing two weeks—Comp . Cruttenden as M . E . Z . A vote of condolence with Comp . D . Cama , P . G . Treas ., vvas passed . Communications , expressing regret at their inability to be present , were read from Comps . Mulvey , Tilt , and Gregory . After the M . E . Z . had risen the usual number of times , the chapter vvas closed .

Red Cross Of Rome And Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome and Constantine .

COCKERMOUTH . Dykes Conclave ( No . 3 6 ) . —The regular quarterly meeting of this conclave vvas held on Wednesday , the 15 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , Stationstreet . E . Sir Knight T . Atkinson , M . P . S ., occupied the chair . The following were also present : Sir Knights Col . F . R . Sewell , P . S ., Intendant-General ; P . de E . Collin , P . S . ; H . Peacock , P . S . j G . Dalrymple , P . S . j W . H .

Lewthwaite , P . S ., G . H . Almoner ; J . Mills , P . S . ; T . Brakenridge ; C . Gowan , P . S . ; W . Kewley ; and J . Hewson , Sentinel . The minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed , when E . Sir Knight R . Robinson , P . S ., vvas invited to preside , and Sir Knight R . Walker was presented and enthroned M . P . S . Sir Knight John Paterson vvas installed Viceroy , and the other officers were duly appointed and invested .

With a unanimous vote of thanks passed to E . Sir Knight R . Robinson for his able services , the conclave vvas closed , and the sir knights subsequently dined at the Globe Hotel .

Order Of The Secret Monitor.

Order of the Secret Monitor .

Horatio Shirley Conclave ( No . 5 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant , when there were present Bros . E . C Mulvey , P . G . S ., S . R . ; Penrose J . Dunbar , P . G . C , C . j John J . Pakes , P . G . C , Sec . j F . H . Weiss , V . D . j Willoughby Weiss , V . D . j H . P . Hay , Asst . D . C . j G . Rowe , Sentinel j Horatio H . Shirley , P . S . R ., G . V . j F . Weiss , P . S . R . j Rowe , Robinson , Lichtenfeld , Boswell , and Nicholls .

Bro . Walter F . Nicholls , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , & c , vvas duly inducted into the Order by the S . R ., Bro . E . C Mulvey , P . G . S . Bros . Lichtenfeld , Boswell , and Nicholls were duly admitted Princes of the Order .

150th Annual Celebration Of A German Lodge.

150 th ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF A GERMAN LODGE .

Dresden , An- ; ei ger , 20 th September , iSgo . The Masonic lodge , Zu den drei Schvvertern und Astraea zur gri ' menden Raute , of this town intends to celebrate on Sunday next the jubilee of its existence since 150 years , a festival which , as may be easil y imagined , finds interest beyond Dresden . According

to the authorities the year of the foundation of the Lodge Zu den drei Schwertern reaches most likely as far back as the year 173 S . Frederik Augustus Count of Rutowsky , a son of Augustus the Strong , after his return from Warsowie into Saxony founded in 1738 the first lodge , which vvas named Aux trois Ai gles , from which almost immediately originated the Lodge

Aux trois glaives d ' or . Although the former disappeared , the latter remained , and adopted in 1831 , when the Lodge Astraea zur gri ' menden Raute joined the present description . The reason for the late celebration , which the lodge might have effected two years ago , is caused by the fact that its first centenary vvas celebrated in 1840 . Only very