Instruction.

of initiation , With Bro . Youlden candidate . Bro . Sadler-Wbod vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Bellchimber , the ceremuny of initiation again being rehearsed , with Bro . Ball candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when the Preceptor announced that the officers for the ensuing week were elected . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadillv , S . W ., on the 18 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . Hunter , WM . ; A . Bullen , S . W . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . W . j R . J . Harnell , S . D . ; H . Matthews , J . D . ; R . Kirk , I . G . ; E . C . Mulvey , acting as PreceptT ; G . Reynolds , Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; Carlo Grassi , and F . Dusterwald . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . E . C . Mulvey worked the ist and 3 rd , and Bro . R . J . Harnell worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . H . M ' atthews having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Lodge opened in the

Third Degree . Lodge closed in the Third and Second Degrees . On rising for the second time , Bro . E . C . Mulvey proposed that Bro . A . Mullen , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded bv the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pieased to appoint his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1567 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . J . H . Neville , W . M . ; R . H . WiWa-v-s , S . W . ; C . Woods , J . W . ; Hubbard , Sec ; Rayner , S . D . ; Woods , J . D . ; Dresden , I . G . ; Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; Cochrane , Hillier , Sims , and P . J . Davies . The lodge was opened in dueform , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Cochrane being candidate . The charge was given by the W . M . Bro . Hillier having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The ist Section of the -Jecond Lecture was worked by the Preceptor and the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . R . H . Williams was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the oflicers were appointed in rotation . Lodge was then closed ,

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 18 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . E . Child , P . M ., W . M . ; G . Higginson , S . W . ; T . Wood , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfo „ t , P . M ., Sec ; C . Coombs , S . D . ; Jennings , J . D . ; Cotton , I . G . ; John Davies , Preceptor ; " . Ion Cantle , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; ' Cochrane , P . M . ; Larter , C ' hatwin , Wright , Gilbert , Alf . Mann , Craggs , P . J . Davies , L . Cox , and G . B . Johnston .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Chatwin candidate . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony completed . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The 7 th , 6 th , and Jth Sections of the First Lecture were worked by Bro . J . Davies , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Higgin . son was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . A . J . Mann was elected a joining member . Lodge was then closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE—A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday . the 22 ndinst . Present : Bros . Lissimore , W . M . ; Folkard , S . W . ; Beavan , J . W . ; Russell , S . D . ; Gibbs , J . D . ; Pugh , I . G . ; J . R . Johnson , Preceptor ; W . W . Westley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Sec ; Walker , Eedle , Shannaw , Bate , Dr . Walker , and Esling . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . Westley and Lissimore respectively ,

assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Esling as candidate . The 4 th Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Walker , assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Folkard , S . W ,, was elected W . M . for Monday , the Jth prox ., next Monday being Preceptor ' s night . Bro . Folkard returned thanks , and appointed the ollicers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

INSTRUCTION . HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ' . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 19 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , M . E . Z . ; W . H . Chalfont , 975 , H . ; J . Davies , 733 , J . ; E . Child , P . Z . 538 , S . E . ; C . R . Wickens , P . S . 704 , S . N . ; M . Speigel , 834 , P . S . ; H . Purdue , I . 834 , ist A . S . ; Capt . A . Nicols ,

P . Z . 1890 ; J . Sims , S . N . 534 j G . Gregory , P . Z . 1538 ; and S . Cochrane , 3 . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed . A cordial vote of thanks was entered upon the minutes to Comps . J . Davies , 733 , and Spe gel , 834 , for the admirable manner in which they had performed their duties for the first time . The chapter was then closed .

New Zealand.

New Zealand .

MASONIC CONSECRATION AND INSTALLATION IN WELLINGTON . St . Mark's Lodge , No . 2059 ( E . G . ) , are to be congratulated upon the recent successful consecration of their new Masonic Hall and the installation of officers for the ensuing term . It was without doubt thelargestgatheringof theCraft that has yet taken place in the Wairarapa , visitors from all

parts being amongst those present . The Wellington brethren , consisting of the District Grand Master , Bro . C . J . Toxward , D . G . the Lodge Officers , and representatives of the city lodges , were met on their arrival by a reception committee appointed by St . Mark ' s Lodge , and conducted to the Marquis of Normanby Hotel , where an excellent luncheon had been provided . An inspection of the new

building was next made , the District Grand Master expressing his opinion that the Hall was in every way suitable for the requirements of the Craft . ¦ The lodge was opened , Bro . Gardener , W . M ., presiding . After the reception of visiting lodges , the D . G . M . and his officers were received with the honours of the Craft . Bro . Rev . Kenneth Wilson , M . A ., D . G . Chap ., in a very able

and impressive manner , conducted the beautiful ceremony of consecrating the building , being assisted by Bros . Manly , Asst . D . G . Chap . ; R . Simpson , D . S . G . W . ; J . G . Cox , D . J . G . W . ; and Young , D . G . Dir . of Ccrs . At the conclusion nf the ceremonies , the D . G . Master congratulated the lodge upon the success which had attended it since its formation three years since . Bro . Wilson also expressed the pleasure it gave him to be called on to con-

New Zealand.

secrate the new building , more particularly as he had officiated as presiding officer on the occasion of the dedication of St . Mark's Lodge . Next followed the installation of W . M . and officers , Bro . D . G . Smith officiating as Installing Master , and at the conclusion of the ceremony being heartily congratulated by the D . G . Master for his perfect and able rendering of the work . The officers

invested were as follow : Bros . Darby , W . M . ; G . M . Gardener , I . P . M . ; C . H . Gayfer , S . W . ; N . Grace , J . W . ; Dr . D . G . Johnston , Treas . ; T . Barnard , Sec ; J . Bairstow , S . D . ; A . Booth , J . D . ; W . P . Allen , I . G . ; and Horn , Tyler . The newly-elected Worshipful Master stated that , in proposing a hearty vote of thanks to their retiring W . M ., on

behalf of St . Mark ' s Lodge , he had an extremely pleasant duty to perform , viz ., the presentation of a P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . G . M . Gardener for his past services . They were all aware of the disinterested and able manner in which Bro . Gardener had performed his duties as W . lVl ., and he was pleased to say Bro . Gardener had gained the goodwill and confidence of the members of the lodge .

Bro . Gardener , in reply , said he was taken by surprise at so handsome a recognition of his services , and trusted the brethren would excuse any failing on his part to fully express what he felt . He could only sincerely thank them for their kindness . He had always endeavoured to fulfil his duties conscientiously and to the best of his ability , and it made him proud to think that the brethren were so

thoroughly satisfied . The jewel was of gold and handsomely designed . Votes of thanks were passed to the D . G . M . and the Officers of the Grand Lodge , as well as to Bros . K . Wilson and Dr . J Smith , and the visitors . "Hearty good wishes " having been cordially exchanged , the lodge was duly closed . The following were amongst those present : Bros . C . J

Toxward , District Grand Master ; K . Wilson , D . GChap . ; R . M . Simpson , D . S . G . Warden ; J . G . Cox . D . J . G . Warden ; R . Manly , D . A . G . Chap . ; J . R . Harris , D . G . Tyler ; J . Young , D . G . M . C , also W . M . 517 ( E . C ); J . W . Ellison , W . M . 46 9 ( I . C ); C . E . Hallaran , Prov . G . Treas . G . L . Cheshire , England ; L . J . Hooper , P . M . ; Thistle

Lodge , Masterton ; S . H . Wickerson , W . M . 1430 ( E . C . ); G . F . Henry , 1 S 11 ( E . G . ); J . D . Oakly , P . M . iSSS ( E . G . ); W . Ingram , 6 39 ( S . C ); A . W . Brown , 463 ( S . C . ); Dr . Smith , P . M . 2059 ( E . C . ) The W . M . of each lodge was almost in every instance accompanied by his officers and many of the brethren .

In the evening a grand ball was given by the lodge , and a more brilliant assembly has never before been gathered together in Carterton . The Town Hall was magnificently decorated , Bro . G . M . Gardener , whose skill in this respect is so well known , far and away excelling any of his previous efforts , the emblems of the CraSt , white and coloured curtains , flags , & c , being mixed and blended in

such a manner that everyone present expressed their warmest admiration . The couches and chairs gave the hall the appearance of a vast drawing room , and with the superb regalia of the Masons and the varied tints of the ladies' dresses realised a scene not easily forgotten . The Masonic mottoes " Brotherly Love , " " Relief and Truth , " also " We meet on the level and part on the square , " and

Long live our noble Queen , " being composed of white letters on a dark ground , appeared very prominent and greatly added to the general effect ; a trophy of flags , with her Majesty's portrait , forming the centre piece , had a most pleasing effect . The Prince of Wales ' s portrait was also placed in a prominent posilion . Upon the arrival of

the D . G . M ., the Masons formed two lines in the centre of the room , between which he was conducted to his seat by the D . G . Officers . Dancing was then commenced with much spirit , and continued until the wee sma' hours . The music provided by Messrs . Lundqvist , Keisenberg , Bentley , and Papworth was perfect , and everyone seemed delighted .

Bro . D . G . Johnson and Bro . N . Grace , in their capacity of M . C . ' s , gave universal satisfaction , and it was apparent to all that the committee , consisting of Bros . Kennedy , Gayfer , Gardener , Johnson , and Grace , had spared no expense or labour in carrying out the entertainmant . The refreshments were provided by Mr . Frank Peeling , of Masterton , and gave every satisfaction .

Jamaica.

Jamaica .

CONSECRATION OF THE KINGSTON KEYSTONE MARK LODGE , No . 368 ( E . G . ) The interesting ceremony of consecrating the above lodge took place at Sussex Hall , Kingston , on Tuesday evening , the 19 th July last . The attendance was a large one . At five o ' clock precisely Bro . J . W . Whilbourne , P . G . O . and Deputy Prov . G . M . M . in charge , opened

a lodge of Mark Master Masons , and stated the object of the meeting . The chair was then vacated to Bro . E . X . Leon , Prov . G . Sec . and P . M . 240 , who , with the assistance of Bros . C . L . Campbell , P . M . 240 , G . M . Duff , P . M . 240 , acting as Wardens ; Bros . J . M . Simpson , P . M . 240 , A . H . Jones , 42 , and W . A . Feurtado , 240 , acting as Overseers , conferred the Degree on eight

candidates . Bro . Whilbourne having resumed the chair proceeded to perform the ceremony of consecration and dedication , assisted by Bro . E . X . Leon , P . G . M ., Sec , the consecrating elements being carried by Bros . A . H . Jones , P . D . G D . of C , O . Delgado , jun ., W . M . 242 , CM . Keer , W . M . 240 , and W . A . Feurtado , M . O . 240 . The members of the lodge as named in warrant , viz ., Bros . W .

Andrews , 230 , Dr . J . H . Peck , 240 , Rev . R . Harding , 240 , C . L . Campbell , 240 , E . X . Leon , 240 , Rev . G . C . Linton , 240 , C . T . Burton , 240 , been previously arranged in order . The ceremony of consecration having been concluded , the D . P . G . M . M . installed as first Master Bro . W . Andrews , who appointed and invested the under-mentioned brethren as the first officers of the lodge : Bros . Dr . J . H . Peck , S . W . ; Rev . R . Harding , J . W . ; E . J . Andrews ,

M . O . ; W . T . Richards , S . O . ; Kev . G . C . Linton , J . O . ; Rev . W . C . McCalla , Chap . ; E . X . Leon , Treas . ; A . C . McMillan , Sec ; Alex . Robertson , Reg . of Marks ; CT . Burton , S . D . ; W . G . Richards , J . D . ; C . L . Campbell , D . of C ; J . N . Lewis , I . G . ; F . Magnus , Stwd . ; G . Magnus , Tyler . Bro . W . Andrews , first Master , is the founder of the Kingston Rose Croix Chapter and the Kingston Craft Lodge , and is an enthusiastic Mason .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . JOHN WALKER , P . M ,, No . 3 S 7 . The language used , p . nS of "Yorkshire Lodges , " might have been prophetic , for already three of the five veterans therein referred to have passed away ! Bro . John Walker , P . M ., 3 S 7 , was initiated in the Airedale Lodge , then 814 , May 6 th , 1827 . He was W . M : of that lodge in 1 S 30 , also in 1 S 32 , and again in 1840 . Before that he rilied

the various inferior offices , and notably distinguished himself as its first Secretary . At his installation , December 24 thj 1829 , he was the first W . M . to appoint the late Bro . Wainman Holmes as Secretary . The latter was the fifth , and the former the first of the old Past Masters , Bro . Riley referred to . During his time , Bro . Walker was an active worker and preceptor . More than once he proved his

Masonic loyalty , and was a mainstay of his mother lod ge . To the close of his long life he had a sincere veneration for , and attachment to , our Ancient Craft . We were dissappointed to see so few Masons at our venerable brother ' s funeral , but it should be remembered that very few of the present members of either Lodges Nos . 3 S 7 or 1545 were personally acquainted

with the deceased . Those who were present , however , did honour to his obsequies , and we were especially gratified to meet Bro . Wm . Ellison , who , 50 years ago—1837-8 —was Secretary of 387 , and knew him well . There were also present , and followed his remains to the grave , Bros . Chas . Howroyd , P . M . and Charity Steward 387 ; John Hey , P . M . and Treas . 3 S 7 ; J . Ramsden Riley , P . M .,

3 S 7 , P . P . G . D . C . West Yorks ; Thos . M . Holmes , P . M . 1545 , Prov . G . S . B . West Yorks ; William Turner , P . M . 3 8 7 and 1545 ; and R . Bell , P . M . 1545 . The presence oi such brethren sufficiently testified to the high esteem in which our late brother was held . Bro . John Walker was in his 85 th year , and trie interment took place on the 23 rd inst ., at Baildon Church .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

Bro . Sir William Clarke , Bart ., R . W . District and Provincial Grand Master of Victoria , recently presented to the city of Ballarat a plot of land on which to erect an art gallery . The question of laying the foundation stone with Masonic honours was taken into consideration by the trustees , who invited Sir William Clarke to perform trie

ceremony . Subsequently it transpired that a ceremony of the kind might not be in accordance --nth the religious scruples of many subscribers to the art gallery . In order to avoid such a cause of offence Sir William Clarke at once abandoned the idea of a Masonic ceremony . Alluding to the subject at the installation festival of the St . John's

Lodge , No . 427 . ( I . C ) , Ballarat , during the first week in June , he remarked that he would officiate on the occasion in a private capacity . Masons , he said , were frequently asked to assist in laying foundation stones of public buildings , and did so , but only with the full concurrence of those concerned . An esteemed friend of his had informed

him that from conscientious scruples a large number of subscribers to the fine art gallery would have to remain away if the stone was laid with Masonic honours . The Masons were a peace-loving body , and in deference to the feelings of the subscribers mentioned , and in order not to injure the prospects of the gallery , he had decided not to officiate at . the ceremony as a representative of the

fraternity . In the city of Ballarat , a town of over 30 , 000 inhabitants , which boasts of many fine public edifices , as well as a statue of Bro . Robert Burns , it may be added there are four Craft Lodges ( two under the English and one each under the Irish and Scottish Constitutions ) , and a Royal Arch Chapter , in connection with the oldest English Lodge ( the Tarrowee , No . 713 ) . A Mark Lodge will also be shortly opened .

GRAND LODGE OF NEW YORK . The following are the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of New York for the current year . Bros . Frank K . Lawrence , G . M . ; John VV . Vrooman , Deputy G . M . ; James Ten Eyck , S . G . W . ; John Hodge , J . G . W . ; Washington E . Conner , G . Treas . ; Edward M . L . Ehlers , G . Sec ; John G . Webster , Charles W . Camp , and Robett

Collyer , G . Chaps . ; Wm . Wallace Walker , S . G . D . ; Stewart R . Bradburn , J . G . D . ; George H . Raymond , G . Lecturer ; Herman G . Carter , G . Librarian ; George Skinner , G . Purst . ; Wright D . Pownall , G . Marshal ; John A . Davis , G . Std . Br . ; Elon G . Brown , G . Swd . Br ; Horace L . Greene , Edward B . Harper , Charles W . Mead , and Frank E . Pearsall , G . Stwds ; and John Hoole , G . Tyler .

GRAND COUNCIL R . AND S . M . CANADA . The following is a list of the Officers of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Canada : —Comps . E . H . Raymour , G . M . ; P . J . Slatter , D . G . M . ; David

Taylor , G . P . C of W . ; David McLellan , G . Treas . ; J Ross Robertson , G . Recorder ; W . R . Howse , G . C . of G . i J . Douglas , G . Lecturer ; Rev . A . Anthony , G . Chap . ; J ' A . Nelles , G . D . of C ; A . Chatfield , G . Conductor ; £ E . Sheppard , G . Organist ; A . Bruce , G . Gott , and Josep ti Parks , G . Stewards .

GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF C ANADA . The following is a list of the Grand Officers of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter for the current year : —Comps . Robert Hendry , jun ., G . Z . ; R . B . Hungerford , G . H-J J . J . Mason , G . J . ; David McLellan , G . Scribe E . ; J" ?'" S . Dewjr , G . Scribe N . ; John Nettleton , G . Prin . bo ]• , KrUvarrl Mitr . rn . ll . fi . Treas .: Thnnras McCarrol , M . U-i

G . Reg . ; Michael Houston , G . ist Asst . Soj . ; W . L . Idsardr , G . 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; James Sutherland , G . b * om Bearer ; Hugh Walker , G . Master of Veils ; J- V Harrison , G . Standard Bearer ; M . Eacrett , G . D . of O . » A . G . Horwood , G . Organist ; J . B . Hay , G . Pursuivant , R . J . Winch , Geo . H . Pope , Thomas Wilkinson , and &• Smith , G . Stewards ; and J . H . Pritchard , G . Janitor .

GREAT PRIORY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF C ANADA ^ The following is a list of officers of the Sovereign ore _ Priaryof Knights Templar Canada , for the year ¦ na / Sir Knights W . J . B . MacLeod Moore , G . C . r ., = ¦ £ ' ; . i J . A Henderson , CC , LL . D ., G . C . T ., D . G . M . ; P «