Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement , when there were present Bros . Fruen , W . M . j Lindsey , S . VV . j G . H . G . Morgan , J . W . ; M . Spiegel , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Morgan , Sec ; Crisp , S . D . ; Bilby , J . D . j Barker , I . G . ; Petit , P . M . j J . Vickers , P . M . j C . Vickers , Croft , and Bryan .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened to the Third Degree , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture worked . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The lodge was closed to the Second Degree , and the First and Second Lectures were worked . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Morgan was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge was then closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1643 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , VV . Present : Bros . J . H . Taylor , W . M . ; G . Gardner , S . VV . j M . J . R . Dundas , J . W . j G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor , - VV . J . Mason , Sec . j J . Bartlett , S . D . ; W . R . Hatton , J . D . ; H . Armfield , I . G . ; J . Woodmason , P . M . j C . Mote ,

P . M . j S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . j E . Rogers , P . M . j R . H . Broom , J . Powell , J . C . Conway , J . French , H . Guntrip , H . Foskett , and E . F . Ferris . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . J . Powell candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . S . H .

Parkhouse . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . H . Guntrip having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . H . Guntrip candidate . The chair was then taken by Bro . J . H . Taylor , and the lodge resumed in the First Degree . Bro . E . Rogers . P . M . ; P . J . G . D . Middx ., G . S .,

was unanimously elected to occup } ' the chair of K . S . at the . next meeting , when the ceremony of installation will be worked . The S . W ., Bro . G . Gardner , was also unanimously elected W . M . for Friday , the 6 th prox ., and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor , proposed , and it was seconded and carried

unanimously , that a cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge to Bro . J . H . Taylor for the very clear and able manner in which he had rendered the ceremony of initiation and discharged the duties of the chair for the first time . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W ., when there were present Bros . G . Swann , W . M . j G . A . Knight , S . W . ; VV . Hillier , J . VV . ; George Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . . Williams , P . P . J . G . D . Middlesex , Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; H . Oliver , S . D . j VV . T . Marsh , J . D . j C . G . Hatt , I . G . ; James Sims , J . Wiggins , VV . Dresden , C E . Betts , C .

Woods , P . J . Davies , F . A . Barth , and S . H . Cliff . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the . minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . Woods acting as candidate . The First , Second , and Third Sections of the lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Knight was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and 'Hearty good wishes" having been given , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Rros . Higginson , W . M . j Woodard , S . VV . j Cox , J . W . j Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec j Lathbury , P . M ., S . D . j Cotton , J . D . j Arnott , I . G . j Williams , P . M . 1791 j Fountain , P . M . j Head , Tatton , Walker , Stevens , and Jennings .

I he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Jennings was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . 'The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Stevens candidate . The VV . M . worked the ist Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Woodard was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

DUKEOF CORNWALL LODGE ! ( No . 1 S 39 } . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on 'Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., at the Queen's Arms , Queen-street , Cheapside . Present : Bros . Davison , VV . M . j "' Foot , S . W . j Jakins , ¦ J . W . j Belchamber , Preceptor j A . Williams , Treas . j Miller , Sec . j Hart , S . D . j Lowry , J . D . ; VV . Tull , I . G . ; and several Past Masters and brethren . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was announced . Bro . Saunders having answered the usual questions was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The ceremony of raising was announced . Bro . Lowry having answered the usual questions was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . The lodge was then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 25 th inst ., at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington . Present : Bros . P . P . Perry , W . M . j G . McCrow , S . VV . j W . Payers , J . W . j Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptor j F . Craggs , S . D . j J . Sims , P . M ., J . D . j G . Swann , I . G . j and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting having- been read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a commendable manner . Several Sections of the First Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . McCrow was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Claphamroad Station ( L . C and D . Railway ) , on Monday , the 25 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Elson , W . M . j Langdon , S . VV . j Griffiths , J . W . j Westley , Preceptor j

J . Andrews , bee ; Windsor , S . D . ; King , J . D . ; Steele , I . G . j Esling , Hill , Hudson , Evans , Smith , Sandals , J . Wright , Livett , Poole , Gilbert , Folkard , Gaze , Williams , Cochrane , Mitchell , Partridge , and Smith , P . M . ( visitor ) . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes

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of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Smith as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Elson vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Poole , who duly obligated Bro . Esling as VV . M . elect . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed in its entirety . Bro . Elson

then resumed the chair , and rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Langdon was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Langdon returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Poole for his working of the installation ceremony . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

ISRAEL CHAPTER ( No . 205 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 25 th inst ., at Tupp's Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Comps . S . Pollitzer , M . E . Z . j H . J . Phillips , H . ; J . Lichtenfeld , J . ; S . Lichtenfeld , acting S . E . j S . V . Abraham , S . N . j VV .

Rooke , P . S . j Cravatt , Deaton , and N . P . Valentine . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Valentine acting as candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first , second , third and fourth times . The convocation was then closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER _ ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Comps . J . Davies , S . N . 733 , M . E . Z . j VV . C . Williams , S . N . 975 , H . ; G . March , J . 733 , J . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . j VV . H . Chalfont , S . N . 975 , S . N . ; VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , P . S . j J . B . Cumming , H . Sqoj Wilkie Jones , J . Soo ;

J . R . Allman , S 90 ; and J . Cruttenden , 779 , The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Cumming being candidate . The officers were elected for the ensuing fortnight—Comp . Williams , as M . E . Z . Comp . Dean received quite an ovation on his return after a long attack of illness , which compliment was duly acknowledged . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., when there were present Comps . Grummant , M . E . Z . j Capt . R . J . Vincent , P . Z ., H . 1329 , P . G . S . B . Middlesex , H . j C . Fleck , J . elect 1275 , J . j F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; R . J . Voisey , P . Z ., Treas . j C . H . Stone , S . E . j Addington , S . N . ;

Murche , P . S . j G . L . Moore , Kcdle , Davis , and others . The chapter having been opened , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed . Comp . Capt . Vincent was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . Comp . Whitby , P . Z ., was heartily thanked for his kindness in making a presentation to the chapter , as were Comps . Grummant and Addington for the trouble they had taken respecting the collars for the officers . The chapter was then closed .

NORTH LONDON CHAPTER ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 25 th instant , at the Grosvenor Hotel , Grosvenor-road , Canonbury , when there were present Comps . VV . George , M . E . Z . ; J . McLaren , H . ; W . B . Kidder , J . ; John Evans , Sheffield , S . E . j VV . Hancock , S . N . j j . E . Sheffield , P . S . j J . M . Flegg , C Wecden , C . Dearing , A . J . Dixie , and J . Osborn . All Royal Arch Masons arejinvited to pay this chapter of improvement a visit .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

Metropolitan ZlDeetings . Shadwell Clerke Preceptory ( No . 154 ) . —A meeting of this preceptory was held at 33 , Goldensquare , W ., on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., Sir Knight John Read , P . E . P ., P . A . G . D . C , in the chair as E . P . ; and there were also present Sir Knights Henry Lovegrove , P . E . P ., P . G . H ., Reg . ; H . H . Shirley , P . E . P . j Magnus Ohren , P . E . P ., P . A . G . D . C , Treas . j Cumberland , P . E . P .,

P . G . M ., & c . ; MacDougall , Purrott , Scurrah , Gregory , Goodchild , Pakes , Hay , and Dunkley . The preceptory was opened , and the muster roll called . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Comps . Coffin , Liversedge , and Hale , which resulted favourably . Comps . Liversedge and Hale , being in attendance , were regularly installed as

Knights Templar , the ceremony being most ably and impressively performed by Sir Knight H . H . Shirley , P . E . P ., Sir Knight John Read presiding at the organ , thus adding most effectively to the solemnity of the proceedings . Sir Knight MacDougall was elected as E . P . for the ensuing

year . Sir Knight Magnus Ohren was re-elected Treasurer . A Past E . P . 's jewel , proposed by Sir Knight L vegrove , and seconded by Sir Knight Scurrah , Std . Br ., was unanimously voted to Sir Knight John Read for his services during the year , for which Sir Knight Read returned thanks in suitable terms .

The preceptory was closed , and the sir knights adjourned to banquet at the Criterion , the E . P . presiding . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received , Sir Knights Liversedge and Hale responding for "The Newly-Installed Knights . "

Sir Knight Scurrah , Std . Br ., responded for " The Officers , " making a most interesting and humorous reply . The very generous offer of Sir Knight N . Goodchild , M . D ., to present the preceptory with a baton for the use oi the E . P . was received with acclamation . A pleasant evening was afterwards brought to a close .

Provincial Meetings.

Provincial Meetings .

DARLINGTON . St . Cuthbert's Preceptory ( No . 139 ) . — The regular meeting was held on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Sir Knight \ V . Logan , E . P ., presiding . There was a large attendance of visitors . The minutes of the last meeting being read and confirmed ,

Provincial Meetings.

the election of E . P ., Treasurer , and Equerry was then proceeded with , when Sir Knight F . Toovey , Constable was unanimously elected Eminent Preceptor , Sir Knight T . Ness , P . E . P ., Treasurer , and Comp . T . Prince Equerry , for the ensuing year . Sir Knight T . jV [' Barron , P . E . P ., then proposed , and Sir Knight R . _\ " Luclc , P . E . P ., seconded , " That the St . Cuthbert ' s

Precentory suggest to the National Great Priory of England that it is very desirable to amend the rule or regulation of the Order by granting to all sir knights who have received Provincial honours , and who shall receive Provincial rank in future , the right of Past rank on the expiration of their term of office , or so long as they shall remain subscribing members of the Order . " This , after some discussion , was

unanimously carried , and the Registrar was instructed to forward the resolution to the Vice-Chancellor of the Order . There being no further business , the preceptory was closed , and immediately afterwards the St . Cuthbert ' s Pripry of Malta was opened , under the presidency of Sir Kni ght C D . Hill Drury , M . D ., I . P . E . P ., the following sir kni ghts occupying the other offices : Sir Knights H . Maddison , Sub , Prior of the province j VV . Logan , E . P . j R . A . Luck , T . '

Barron , T . Ness , S . F . Bousfield , P . Cochrane , J . Macdonnell , and VV . Hodgson . The following companions of the Temple were then elected members of the Order : Sir KnightsH . B . Olsen , G . Carter , H . Baumann , F . Bennett , H . Lamb , E . Hudson , and j . Sinclair , all of Mount Grace Preceptory , and were installed Knights of Malta by the presiding Prior , the history of the Order being well detailed by Sir Knight H . Maddison , Prov , Snh-Prior .

The priory was then closed , and the fratres adjourned to the refectory , where ( owing to the E . P . having to leave early ) , the I . P . E . P ., Sir Knight Dr . Hill Drury , occupied the chair . The usual Knights Templar toasts were duly honoured , and a most enjoyable evening closed the proceedings .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

/ ilbetropolitan Meetings . Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 238 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 19 th inst . Among those in attendance were Bros . T . O . Harding , M . A ., P . W . C . N ., in the chair j F . VV . Driver , M . A ., acting J . ; VV . E . Farrington , S . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . C ., P . W . C . N ., Scribe ; N . Prower , S . D . j Chauffourier , acting Warder ; Goddard , Tyler ; and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a communication from Bro . T . R . Richnell , Treas ., regretting inability to attend in consequence of severe illness , was read . The lodge was then closed , and the companions dined together under the auspices of the Prince Leopold Mark-Lodge , Bro . Nelson Prower discharging the duties of chairman most efficiently .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

GRAND COUNCIL . I he above Grand Council was held at the Masonic Hall , 8 A , Red Lion-square , W . C , on Saturday , the 23 rd instant , when there were present Bros . Rt . Hon . the Earl of Euston , G . M . ; W . E . Stewart , D . G . M . ; C . F . Matier , P . D . G . M ., G . Sec ; Alfred Williams , P . D . G . M ., as S . G . W . ; F . W . Driver , G . S . D ., as

G . J . VV . ; Baron de Ferrieres , P . G . W . ; J . S . Cumberland , P . G . D ., as G . D . ; Jabez Church , A . G . D . C , as G . D . C ; J . Ramsey , P . G . D ., as G . S . B . ; Henry Faija , P . G . S . B . ; Thomas Cubitt , P . G . S . B . ; E . M . Money , G . Std . Br . ; E . J . Hoare , P . G . Org ., as G . Org . ; B . R .

Bryant , G . I . G . ; W . A . Scurrah , Percy Wallis , and A . Woodiwiss , P . G Stewards ; and E . J . Mills , G . O . G . ; together with a large number of represen tatives of many private councils . Grand Council was opened , and the Grand Master was saluted .

The GRAND SECRETARY then read the minutes of the last annual meeting and the special meeting held in April , which were unanimously confirmed . The Grand Treasurer ' s accounts were then read , received , and adopted , showing a balance to the credit of the Order of X 26 6 s . id .

Ihe GRAND SECRETARY reported continued prosperity of the Order , and said that the number of registered members had now reached 643 . The Grand Master having been elected for three years , was proclaimed as follows by the G . D . of C : The Right Hon . Henry James , Earl of Euston , Prov . G . M . and G . Superintendent of Northants and Hunts ,

Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Suffolk , Colonel of the ist Volunteer Battalion of the Northamp tonshire Regiment , Justice of the Peace for the Counties of Suffolk and Northampton , & c , Grand Master ; and was saluted accordingly . The Grand Master then appointed as his Deputy Bro .

Frank Richardson , and the G . D . of C . proclaimed that —Bro . and Comp . Frank Richardson , P . G . D . of the United Grand Lodge , P . G . Soj . and G . D . of C . of the United Grand Chapter , G . Reg . of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons , and a Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the 33 ° & c , has been installed Deputy Grand

Master for the year ensuing . The next business was the election of G . Treasurer , and Bro . James Moon was unanimously re-elected . The Grand Master then appointed the Grand Officers for the ensuing year as follows , and those who wer present were invested and saluted :

Bro . A . Woodiwiss ( ex-Mayor of Derby ) G . S . W . „ Horatio Ward G . J . W . „ C . F . Matier G . Sec . „ James Moon G . Treas ,