TURKEY.

CONSTANTINOPLE

MASONRY IN THE TURKISH CAPITAL.-The Craft under the Star and Crescent is in the ascendant. The fashionable, or West-end of the city has a "Bulwer" and "Oriental," both teinples in the full enjoyment of power, zeal, and energy. While the promising village of Buyukdere, on the shores of the Bosphorus, has, in full blaze of light, the "Leinster ". -a lodge, notwithstanding its being far removed from the "city's din " and bustle, many worthy brethren, who do not begrudge the distance, visit their "mother" very regular. With all this, it was deemed expedient to open another lodge in the village of Haskien, on the shore of the Golden Horn. Many workmen in the employ of the Government and private firms in this truly British quarter, anxious to have a temple within hail, met in October last, and, after several meetings of an agreeable nature, petitioned the Grand Lodge of Scotland for a Charter of Erection under the banner of St. Andrew. Their prayer was acceded to, and, on the evening of Monday, June 7th, the Caledonian (No. 489), was consecrated in due form in the New Hall of the Mechanics' Institute, by Bro. Charles W. Lilly, assisted by Bros. Laurie, Arnold, Warren, Reppen, Carleton, and Mountain (all Masters and P.M.'s), and many brethren truly devoted to the Craft. After the consecration, which was indeed very imposing, the brethren adjourned to the lodge proper in the same building, W. Bro. Lilly, presiding. The installation of the elect officers of the Caledonian was proceeded with: Bros. W. Stock, W.M.; W. S. Henderson, D.M.; George Mears, S.M.; W. Walker, S. W.; James Warren, J.W.; H. Benwell, Treas.; W. Dyke, S.D.; James Spence, J.D.; Hiram Hague, I.G.; J. Bevan, Tyler; and Daniel Frazer, Sec. The jewels, clothing, and general furnishings of the lodge are neat, appropriate, and very complete. The jewels and clothing were commissioned from Glasgow and Edinburgh, and were the theme of general admiration. On the closing of the lodge the brethren met in the banquet-room, where an excellent supper was prepared by Bro. Ferguson. Bro. Stock, W.M., presided. The proceedings were prolonged until far in the other day, Masonic toasts, songs, and sentiments of a fraternal kind being the order of the evening and the morning. This lodge, under the seal of the lion rampart, has opened under very favourable auspices, and, if continued in the spirit begun, cannot fail of success.

NEW ZEALAND.

WELLINGTON.

PRESENTATION TO BRO. CAPT. BENSON, W.S.M. The Waterloo Lodge, No. 463 (S.C.), Wellington, New Zealand, was the scene of a highly interesting ceremony on the evening of Monday the 22nd of March, when a very large number of Masons hailing from different lodges, and belonging to different Constitutions, assembled to witness the presentation of a farewell address and jewel to the Worshipful Substitute Master of the Lodge, Bro. Capt. Henry Baskerville Benson, late Colonial Manager of the Panama, New Zealand, and Australian Royal Mail Company.

During his residence in Wellington, Bro. Benson proved himself an active, zealous Mason, and in addition to the office of Substitute Master of the Waterloo Lodge, he filled the high office of a Prov. G. Steward in the Scottish Provincial Grand Lodge. Much as his departure is regretted by the general public of Wellington, his loss will be especially felt by the Masonic fraternity, who have been indebted to him for many acts of liberality and kindness. A short time ago he presented to the Waterloo and Pacific Lodges a magnificent harmonium, imported from England by himself, and, in beauty of appearance and richness of tone, equal to any instrument which we have seen come from the celebrated workshops of its makers, Alexandre Pere et Fils, Paris. This valuable gift bears a silver plate suitably inscribed.

The lodge was opened in due form by the R.W. Bro. E. T. Gillon, who said that a very pleasant duty devolved upon him. He had always esteemed it a high privilege to preside over a Masonic Lodge, to assist in extending the influence and benefits of Masonry, and to administer the ceremonies of the Order in he beautiful and appropriate language with which they were

associated. Pleasant as those duties were, however, a Master of a lodge was sometimes called on to perform others of even a more pleasant character, and he knew of none more pleasant than that of acting as the mouth-piece of his brethren in expressing their admiration of distinguished merit in a brother of the Order; of presenting to a brother such a token of their respect and esteem as would not only remind him of the past, but would prove to brethren in other parts of the world the estimation in which he was held by those with whom he had been for years associated. Such was the duty which devolved upon him but the pleasure with which he should under ordinary circum. cumstances perform it was not on the present occasion an unalloyed one. He could not without deep regret remember that Bro. Benson was about to leave them, perhaps for ever; that he occupied his accustomed seat probably for the last time, and that they would no more meet him within the sccred precints of a lodge until they met him, as he hoped they all might do, in that Grand Lodge above, towards the attainments of which every good Mason's aspirations and efforts should be directed. had met that night for a twofold purpose: in the first place to ask Bro. Benson to accept an address expressive of their feelings towards him; and in the sscond place, as Craftsman, to bid their brother farewell, and to wish him God speed on his voyage, and future life. Honour, Truth, and Mercy have been defined as the distinguishing characteristics of a good Mason, and during his residence among them Bro. Benson had amply proved to them, and to the world, his possession of those admirable virtues. To be a good Mason was to be a good man, and he (the R. W. M.) could say that if more Masons did as he believed Bro. Benson had done-carried their masonry and its principles into the transactions of daily life-the influence and usefulness of the order would be immediately increased.

They

It was needless for him to dilate further on the qualities which had gained for Bro. Benson the respect and esteem of those with whom he had been associated. The large attendance that evening was a practical proof of the estimation in which their brother was held, and no words of his could do adequate justice to the subject, or better express the feelings of the brethren, than were expressed in the address.

The R.W.M. then handed the address and jewel to Bro. Benson, who in a brief but feeling and most appropriate speech acknowledged the gift, and the kind terms in which it had been made.

The address was very handsomely engrossed and illuminated by Mr. H. E. Brandon, and the jewel was manufactured by Burton Brothers, of Dunedin, Provincial Grand Jewellers, S.C. It is a gold square attached to a red ribbon, with two gold clasps. The face is neatly chased, and back bears the inscription"Presented to Bro. Benson, S.M., by the members of the Waterloo Lodge, No. 463, S.C., Wellington, New Zealand, March 1869."

Bro. Benson left Wellington for England in the steamship Ruahine on the 31st of March; but before he embarked, his Honour the Superintendent of the Province Dr. Featherston, (himself a Mason), on behalf of a numerous body of subscribers presented to him a purse of one hundered guineas for the purchase of a piece of plate in England. This presentation was accompanied by a suitable address and an inscription to be placed on the plate. This ceremony took place on the wharf in the presence of upwards of a thousand persons, and as Captain Benson left the shore, accompanied by a large number of friends in the Government steamer St. Kilda, he was loudly cheered.

J.

ROYAL ARCH.

DEVONSHIRE.

EXMOUTH.-Sun Chapter (No. 1.061).—The regular convocation of this old and noted chapter was held on Monday, the 21st ult., at the Masonic Rooms, Beacon Hotel. The chapter was opened by Comps. Hodge, M.E.Z.; Hame, H.; Glanfield, The companions being admitted, and the minutes read and confirmed, the ballot was taken for two brethren who had been duly proposed, and been unanimously declared in their favour, they were introduced and exalted to this supreme degree, in a very effective and impressive manner. The ceremony was well performed by every officer who took part in it. A proposition for exaltation at the next meeting was received. Principals

LIVERPOOL.-Walton Chapter (No. 1,086).—The lodge with which this chapter is now connected has become very numerous, commanding as it does a large population in the suburbs north of Liverpool, and a considerable number of its members having been exalted in various chapters, it was considered expedient to enrol them together and form a chapter in immediate connection with the lodge. Accordingly the necessary preliminary steps having been taken, a warrant was in due time granted appointing Comps. J. Morton, P.Z. of 477, as Z.; W. Archer, H. of 211, as H.; J. Lunt, N. of 241, as J., for the first year, and the consecrations and opening ceremonies were arranged to take place on Wednesday the 9th inst., at the Masonic Rooms, Queen's Arms Hotel, Kirkdale. In the necessary absence, owing to Parliamentary duties of Sir T. G. Hesketh, the M.E. Superintendant of the division of West Lancashire, his authority was deputed to Comp. A. C. Mott, P.G.S.N., as acting Z., who appointed Comp. Wade, P.Z. of 477, as H., and Comp. W. V. Cearne, P.Z. 241, as J., for the occasion. The attendance of visiting companions was distinguished and numerous, including Comps. Banister, P.G.D.C.; Hamer, P.Z. and P.G.; T. W. Jones Z. of 605; W. Wade, P.Z., 477; Cearne, P.Z, 241; Baker, P.S., 241; Horbury, H., 605; Meacock, P.Z., 477; T. Taylor, Scribe E., 1,086. The ceremony of consecration was conducted in a most impressive style, and the chaunts and anthems beautifully rendered, especially that from the 133rd psalm by Baker, "Behold how good," and the final chorale, "God of Light whose love unceasing." After the chapter was opened, Comp. Mott addressed the meeting as to the cause of their assembling and called the S.E. to state the steps which had taken place with respect to the formation of the chapter, afterwards ascertaining by vote in the usual Masonic form that the companions ratified the proceedings. He then called upon Comp. Cearne to deliver anorations, which was done in that impressive manner for which he is especially distinguished, receiving an enthusiastic reception from all present. The anthem, prayer, and chaunt followed in due order, and the procession with corn, wine, and oil, according to ancient custom, and the consecration prayer being offered, the chapter was declared constituted, the ceremony e neluding with Baker's chorale before alluded to. The following officers were then installed Comps. Morton, Z.; W. Archer, H.; J. Lunt, J.; T. Taylor, E.; J. C. Lunt, N.; T. Chesworth, P.S.; J. Horbury, Z. 447, Treas; J. C. Lunt, Org.; T. Lewin, P.Z., 477, Janitor. After the chapter was closed, the companions sat down to an excellent banquet served up in Comp. Kerr's best style, the proceedings being enlivened with some excellent songs by Comps. Horbury, Morton, Hamer, Mott, Wade, Banister, &c., and the music was ably conducted by Comp. Lunt.

We must not omit to state that the robes, furniture, banners, and implements are exceedingly chaste, various foreign woods being employed, reflecting the greatest upon Comp. Morton under whose superintendance every thing has been manufactured, without having recourse to London artificers. An emergency has already been called for three new candidates.

MARK MASONRY.

METROPOLITAN.

MACDONALD LODGE (No. 104).-On Saturday the 12th ult., the above mentioned lodge was constituted at the head quarters of the First Surrey Rifle Volunteers under the presidency of the V.W. Bro. F. Binckes, G. Sec.. there was also present on this occasion: R.W. Bros. John Udall, P.G.S.W. as G.W.; Dr. Henry Hopkins, P.G.J.W. as J.W.; V.W. Bros. Thos. Meggy, P.G.M.O. and W. M. designate; Vincent Bird, PG.M.O. P.M. No. 64; Rev. D. Shaboe, P.G. Chap., as Chap.; W. Mann, G. Recorder W.M. No. 8; W. Bros. T. J. Sabine, Assist. G. Dir. of Cers. W.M. No. 22; C. Swan, P.G.S.B. P.M. No. 69, Sec. Kent and No. 5; R. Spencer, P.G.S.B.; Robert Watts, P.G. Standard Bearer; Bros. S. Rosenthal, G. Steward; James Stevens, G. Steward; Major A. L. Irvine and Eugene Cronin of the Kent Lodge; W. Louder, No. 8; G. F. Henley, No. 8 and John Thomas. The lodge having been opened, the W.M. pro. tem. Bro. Binckes, then proceeded with the ceremony of consecration nd installed as first Master V.W. Bro. Thomas Meggy,

P.G,M.O., who at once advanced the following four brethren to the degree of Mark Master Mason: Bros. J. H. Hastie, C. Hammerton, G. Waterall and A. Wolton, the W. Master then appointed and invested the following brethren, as the officers for the ensuing year: Bros. Major A. L. Irvine. S.W. J. Stevens, J.W.; E. Cronin, M.O.; S. Rosenthal, S.O.; J. H. Hastie, J.O.; F. Binckes, Treas.; C. Swan, Sec.; C. Hammerton, S.D.; G. Waterall, J.D. and Reg. of Marks; A. Wolton, T.K.; Grant, Tyler. Votes of thanks were unanimously given to the Grand Officers present on this occasion, as also to the W.M. of the Macdonald Craft Lodge for the use of the furniture, &c., and to the W.M. of the Kent and No. 5 Lodges for various fittings, &c., lent by those lodges on this occasion. The business being finished, the brethren adjourned to the banguet, which was served in a manner that reflected the highest credit on the management, and the enjoyment of all present was greatly increased by the first rate vocal abilities of Bros. Perrot, Stevens and Henley.

HAMPSHIRE.

WINCHESTER.-Mark Masters Lodge of Economy (No. 52). -A regular meeting of this lodge took place on the 24th ult., when the following brethren were present:-Bros. Sheppard, W.M.; Warner. Dir. of Cers. as S.W.; Oakshott, J.W.; Penton, as M.O.; Whale, S.O.; Wooldridge, as J.O.; Sherry, Sec., as S.D.; Lumsden, J.D.; Priddis, 1.G.; Bishop, Doswell, and Pottle, Tyler. Visiters from St. Andrews Lodge, No. 63, Southhampton, Bro. J. R. Stebbing, W.M., G. Treas., and Alfred Coles, Sec. The minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed. None of the candidates for advancement being present, the brethren worked the ceremony, with the exception of the lecture, for the purpose of instruction, Bro. Bishop acting as candidate. The brethren then discussed the bye-laws as recommended by the committee, which were adopted after one or two alterations were made, and ordered to be printed. The W.M. read an application he had received from the G. Sec., Bro. Binckes, asking for a Steward from this lodge as a representative at the first Charity Festival to be held in July, in support of the Benevolent Fund appertaining to the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters. It was proposed by Bro. Sherry, and seconded by Bro. Whale, "That the W.M., Bro. Sheppard, be requested to act as Steward from this ledge at the first festival in connection with the Benevolent Fund of the Grand Mark Masters Lodge, moderate expenses necessary to be borne by the lodge." This proposition was put to the brethren and carried unanimously. Bro. Sheppard having kindly assented thereto, solicited the brethren to support him individually on the occasion. The lodge was then closed in due form, with solemn prayer, at ten o'clock.

MASONIC FESTIVITIES.

METROPOLITAN.

PRESENTATION TO BRO. W. FARNFIELD, P. ASSIST. G. SEC. P.M. No. 55, &c.

It has been the established custom for the last forty years for the Constitutional Lodge (No. 55), to have a summer festival to which the wives and daughters of the brethren belonging to the lodge are invited. This year the anniversary was holden on the 23rd ult., and the old city barge, the Maria Wood was obtained for that purpose, on board which the brethren and sisters were invited. As early as 10 a.m. they began to arrive at Kew, and before the hour appointed for leaving, viz. 12 o'clock had struck, above eighty had partaken of breakfast on board; no sooner had the boat started than the strains of the Artillery band whose services had been engaged, caused the younger members on board to commence dancing which was continued until the barge arrived at Poets Corner, Twickenham, where they anchored, the dinner bell being sounded, they adjourned to the saloon, the W.M., Bro. S. C. Hadley occupying the chair, the ends of the tables being occupied by Bros. R. P. Atkins, S.W., G. M. Snow, J.W., T, Whaley and John Compton, P.M. Bro. W. Farnfield their much respected secretary occupying a seat immediately to the left of the chair. We may here add that Bro Farnfield is the only member of the lodge who was not initiated in it. The cloth being cleared, and the usual loyal and other toasts having been given,

Bro. T. Whaley proposed in a very eloquent speech the "Health of their W.M. and chairman," the W M. having responded, again rose to propose what he considered the toast of the day, he said that they-the Constitutional Lodge-ranked amongst their members, one who had the good wishes of every member of the lodge for his zeal, energy, good advice and kindness at all times diplayed by him towards its members, he alluded to Bro. W. Farnfield, and he certainly felt proud to think that during his years of office it had fallen upon him to present in the name of the lodge a silver salver as a token of the great esteem and respect every one of the lodge entertained for him-he might say it had been given unanimously by the lodge as every brother had contributed, and he trusted that he Bro. Farnfield might be longspared, or as one brother remarked live to wear it out.

Bro. Farnfield's health was very enthusiastically received, and in responding he stated that it was at the summer banquet of that lodge in the year 1830, he first met Miss Moss, the daughter of the Master of the lodge, that in due time he was married to her and had a family of ten children, and he trusted that this banquet might bave an equal blessing in store for their bachelor W.M. and concluded by thanking the brethren. Other toasts followed, "The Visitors" responded to by Bro. E. H. Patten, concluding with "The Ladies" to which Bro. J. A. Farnfield replied, and stated that had the brethren churlishly come to Twickenham without the ladies society, they doubtless would have had dull weather, as it was, even the sun had shone its bright face in response to the bright eyes and smiles of the ladies. He would not say more, but begged them at once to ascend to the deck in order to fully appreciate the ladies society in the merry dance. This proposition appearing to meet the favour of the brethren, an immediate adjournment was made, and dancing was carried on with unflagging vigour to the delightful strains of the band of the Hon. Artillery Company, until the barge had returned to Kew.

The salver weighs nearly one hundred ounces, and was supplied we believe by Messrs. Lias and Son, of Salisbury-street, it has the following inscription engraven upon it. "Presented to Bro. W. Farnfield by the members of the Constitutional Lodge (55), to mark their great regard and esteem for him, and for his unceasing attention to its interests as secretary for nearly forty years, June 23, 1869." We noticed amongst the brethren of the lodge present: Bros. Thos. Barford, P.M. and Treas.; J. Dosell, W. Styles, John Atherton, Thos. Ennor, H. W. Nevill, E. W. Thompson, J. Dwarber, J.D., H. A. Meredith and others. The visitors were: Bros. J. H. Patten, P.G.S.B., Binckes, J. Farnfield and Geo. Paynter.

We believe this is the first time a Freemasons' lodge has held a festival on board the barge, and if the beauty of the day which may be said to have been the first day of summer, combined with the excellent refreshments and superior music tended in any way to add to the pleasure we can certainly say, this was one of the most enjoyable days we ever remember, and was thought so by all, judging from the smiling and happy countenances of those on board. The refreshments were supplied by Mr. C. Ritter, of Hammersmith.

SCOTLAND.

ANNUAL EXCURSION OF THE LODGE OF GLASGOW ST. JOHN

The brethren of the Lodge No. 3 bis celebrated Summer St. John's Day by an excursion to Kilwinning Abbey and to the Land of Burns. It has become the custom of the members of this lodge thus to celebrate the anniversary of St. John the Baptist, and this year's trip was the seventh annual one. By the first morning train for the West upwards of 40 brethren left Glasgow, and arrived in Kilwinning before nine o'clock, with appetites whetted by their pleasant ride on the rail, An excellent breakfast there awaited them, to which ample

justice was done. Afterwards the company broke up into small parties, some of whom visited the old Abbey, and other objects of Masonic and antiquarian interest; others went as far as the policies of Eglinton Castle, where the annual game at bowls between the Eglinton Estate clubs was being played. About noon they bade good-bye to the cell of St. Winning, and, accompanied by Bro. Wylie of the Mother Lodge, proceeded to Ayr (known in Masonic annals as the birthplace of Chevalier Ramsay), where they made the King's Arms their rendezvous. The R.W.M. of St. John's. Bro. Capt. John Baird, architect, West Regent-street, Glasgow, is himself one of the "merry lads of Ayr," and, under his direction, the party was divided into sections for the purpose of visiting the chief objects of interest in the town and neighbourhood. Bro. Baird having prepared a plan of the Fort as it existed prior to its being feued and built upon, a large company was formed to visit it. Accompanied by Bro. M'İlwrath of the Ayrshire Express, they proceeded to the Citadel Stores, where they were made welcome by Captain Fullarton, to examine the portion of the wall there remaining entire. Here Bro. Baird showed upon the plan the position occupied by the stores on what was formerly the fosse guarding the works, and pointed out the Mason's marks upon the hewn stones of the wall. Through the kindness of Bro. Fullarton, the party were permitted to examine the locality minutely, and to proceed through his garden to the present entrance to the Fort. They then made a complete tour of it, noting the old entrance, the sally-port towards the sea, powder magazine, old wall, and bastions and curtains where these remain. About an hour was spent with interest and pleasure in the examination of "Old Noll's" work. Afterwards several of the members, accompanied by Bro. Lyon, proceeded to the Old Churchyard, where curious antique headstones and quaint carvings formed the subject of interesting conversation This section of the excursionists devoted a portion of the afternoon to the inspection of some of the "old houses" in the burghone of this class in Isle-lane being remarkable by being the birthplace of the celebrated Count Hamilton, born in 1646, author of the "Memoirs of Grammont." They also visited Wallace Tower, and from its summit had a bird's-eye view of the "auld toun." Another part of the brethren proceeded to Burns's Cottage and the Banks of Doon, and there spent a couple of hours very pleasantly, the day being one of the finest we have had this season. At five o'clock the brethren reassembled at the King's Arms Hotel, where a substantial dinner awaited them. The R.W. Bro. Capt. Baird presided, supported by Bros. Robt. Wylie, P. Prov. G.M. of Ayrshire; D. Murray Lyon, one of the Grand Stewards in the Grand Lodge of Scotland; Lieut. Hunter, Glasgow St. John; and Wm. M'Illwrath, St. John, Thornhill. Bro. James M'Millan, S.W., officiated as croupier, supported by Bros. Park, P.M., the originator of these excursions; Granger, R.W.M., St. Mary, Partick; Wagget, S.M.; and Samuels, Treas. After dinner the chairman in felicitous terms, proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts. toast of the evening was "Success to the Lodge of Glasgow St. John," which the chairman gave in a brief speech, which was loudly applauded-the more especially as he mentioned several circumstances showing that the lodge is in a very thriving condition. Mother Kilwinning and Bro. Wylie" was appropriately given by the croupier, and happily acknowledged. The "Health of the Chairman," was given by Bro. Lyon, who prefaced the toast by referring to Bro. Baird's early association with Ayr, his archæological tastes, his professional abilities, his geniality of disposition, and to his honourable position as a Craftsman (as shown in his being elected to fill the chair in one of the most ancient and most influential lodges in Scotland). Other toasts followed, and pleasant social intercourse, till train time formed a fitting termination to what all described as a delightful excursion.

The

LODGES.-Royal Alpha, St. James's Ho., Piccadilly; Robert Burns, F.M.H.; Joppa, Albion Tav., Aldersgate-st.--LODGES OF INSTRUCTION.-Union Waterloo (for M.M.), King's Arms, Woolwich, Temple, Old George, St. Mary Axe; Justice, Royal Albert, New Cross-rd., Deptford; St. James's Union, Swan Tav., Mount-st., Grosvenor-sq.; Industry, Dick's Coffee House Fleet-st.; Salisbury, 71, Dean-st., Soho; Camden, Adelaide Tav., Haverstock Hill; Westbourne, Running Horse, Dukest., Grosvenor-sq.: High Cross, White Hart Ho., Tottenham. -CHAPTER.-Old Kings Arms, F.M.H. MARK MASONRY.-Lodge of Instruction, Kent, Lyceum Tav., Strand.

Tuesday, July 6th.

Colonial Board at 3.-Audit Com. Girls' School.-LODGES.St. John's, Holly Bush Tavern, Hampstead.- LODGES

OF

INSTRUCTION.-Strong Man, White Horse, Little Britain; Pythagorean, Prince of Orange, Greenwich; Faith, Fisher's Restaurant, Metropolitan District Railway, Victoria Station; Domatic, Palmerston Arms, Grosvenorpark, Camberwell; Jordan, Alwyne Castle, Canonbury; Yarborough, Green Dragon, Stepney; British Oak, Silver Lion Tav., Pennyfield, Poplar; Dalhousie, Royal Edward, Triangle, Hackney; Royal Union, Hotel de Cologne, Haymarket.CHAPEER.-Temperance, White Swan Tav., Deptford.CHAPTER OF INSTRUCTION.-Metropolitan, George Hotel, Aldermanbury.

Wednesday, July 7th.

LODGES.-Westminster and Keystone, F.M.H.; Stability, George Ho., Aldermanbury; Mac Donald, Hd. Qrs. 1st Surrey Vol., Corps, Brunswick-rd., Camberwell.-LODGES OF INSTRUCTION.-Eastern Star, Royal Hotel, Burdett-st., Mile-end-rd.; Confidence, Sugar Loaf, Great. St.Helens; Merchant Navy, Silver Tavern, Burdett-road, Limehouse; United Strength, Bull and Gate, Kentish Town; Prince Frederick William, Knights of St. John's Tav., St. John's Wood; New Concord, Rosemary Branch Tav., Hoxton; St. Mark's, Mawby Arms, Mawby-st., S. Lambeth; Peckham, Edinboro' Castle Tav., Peckham Rye; Temperance in the East, George the Fourth, Catherine-street, Poplar. CHAPTER.-Prince Frederick William, The Knights of St. John Ho., Queen's-terrace, St. John's-wood.--CHAPTER OF INSTRUCTION.-St. James's Union, Swan Tav., Mount-st., Grosvenor-sq.

Thursday, July 8th.

Quarterly Gen. Committee Female School, at 12.-LODGES. -Capper, Marine Ho., Victoria Dock, West Ham; Upton, Spotted Dog Tavern, Upton.-LODGES OF INSTRUCTION. -Fidelity, Yorkshire Grey, London-street, Fitzroy-square; Kent, Duke of York, Borough-rd.; Globe, No. 10, Old Bondst.; United Mariners, Three Cranes, Mile-end-rd.; St. John's Hollybush Tav., Hampstead; Manchester, Berkeley Arms, John-st., Berkeley-sq.; Tranquillity, Sugar Loaf Tav., Gt. St. Helen's, St. Mary Axe; Whittington, Crown Ho., 41, Holboru; Royal Oak, Royal Oak Tav., Deptford; City of London, Shepherd and Flock Tav., Bell-alley, Moorgate-st. CHAPTERS.-Mount Lebanon, Bridge House Ho., Southwark ; Yarborough, Green Dragon, Stepney.- -CHAPTER OF INSTRUCTION.-Joppa, Prospect of Whitby Tavern, 57, WappingFriday, July 9th.

wall.

Freemasons' Hall; United Pilgrims, Horns' Tav., Kennington; Wellington, Lord Duncan Tav., Broadway, Deptford; Belgrave, Hand and Racquet, Whitcomb-st., Leicester-sq.; St. James's, Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-row, Bermondsey; Lily, Greyhound Ho., Richmond; Doric, Three Cranes, Mile End-rd.; Rose of Denmark, White Hart, Barnes, Surrey; Metropolitan Lo. of Instruction, George Ho., Aldermanbury; Florence Nightingale, Freemasons' Tav., Woolwich.CHAPTER.-High Cross, White Hart Ho., Tottenham.

PROVINCIAL.

DORSET.

WIMBORNE MINSTRR.-Mon., Lodge: St. Cuthberga. Crown Inn.- PORTLAND.-Mon., Lodge: Portland, Breakwater Hotel,POOLE.-Wed., Lodge: Amity, Ma. Ha.; Fri., Chapter: Amity, Ma. Ha.--DORCHESTER.-Wed., Lodge: Faith and Unanimity, Ma. Ha.-BOURTON.-Thurs., Lodge: Science, Red Lion Inn.--WEYMOUTH.-Fri., Lodge: All Souls, Ma. Hall.

EAST LANCASHIRE.

ACCRINGTON.-Thurs., Lodge: Equality, Red Lion Ho.ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE.-Mon., Lodge: Milton, Burlington Ho.; Thurs., Union, Queen's Arms Inn.-BOLTON.-Mon., Lodge Anchor and Hope, F.M.H.- -BURNLEY.-Thurs., Lodge: Borough, Bull Hotel.

WEST LANCASHIRE.

KIRKDALE.-Thurs., Lodge: Prince of Wales, St. Mary's
Schoolrooms, Everton-valley.--LIVERPOOL.-Wed., Lodges:
Royal Victoria, Ma. Te.; St. John, Royal Mersey Yacht
PATRICROFT.—
Club Ho. Thurs., Harmonic, Adelphi Ho.-
Thurs., Lodge: Bridgewater, Bridgewater Ho.--PRESTON.
Mon., Lcdge: Unanimity, Bull Hotel Ass. Ro.--ULVER-
STONE.-Tues., Lodge: Furness, Ma. Te.- -WAVERTREE (near
Liverpool).-Wed., Lodge: Duke of Edinburgh, Wright's
Coffee House.

WARWICKSHIRE.

BIRMINGHAM.-Mon., Lodges: Forward, Ma. Ro., Newhall-st.; Wed., Athole, Ma. Ha., Severn-st. COVENTRY.-Mon., Lodge: Trinity, Castle Inn.- -SUTTON COLDFIELD.-Tues., LODGE: Warden, Moot Hall.

SCOTLAND.

EDINBURGH AND METROPOLITAN DISTRICT.-Mon., Lodges : St. Luke, F.M.H.; St. Kentigern, Pennicuick and Roslin, Pennicuick. Tues., Canongate and Leith, Const.-st.; St. David, Café Royal; Rifle, F.M.H. Thurs., Journeyman, 80, High-st.; Caledonian, Albert Hotel.--GLASGOW.-Mon., St. Mark, 213, Buchanan-st.; Star, 19, Croy-pl.; Union, 170, Buchanan-st. Tues., St. John, 213, Buchanan-st.; Thistle and Rose, 170, Buchanan-street; Govandale, 207, Govan-rd. Wed., Kilwinning, 170, Buchanan-st.; Thistle, 19, Croy-pl.; St. John, Kirkhouse, Shettleston: Caledonian Railway, 213, Buchanan-st. Fri., St. Mary, Ma. Ha., Partick. Chapter Glasgow, 213, Buchanan-st.

IRELAND.

DUBLIN.-Mon., Lodges: No. 2, F.M.H. Tues., No. 171, F.M.H. Wed., Nos. 158, 620, F.M.H. Mon., Chapters: No. 245, F.M.H. Tues., No. 153, F.M.H. Knights Templars, Encampments: Mon., No. 245, F.M.H. Wed., No. 12, F.M.H.

BELFAST. - Mon., Lodges: Belfast, Ma. Ro. Tues., Truth, Ma. Ra.; Alfred, Ma. Ro.; Prince of Wales, Ma. Ro. Wed., Concord, Ma. Ro.; Temple, Ma. Ro.- LONDONDERRY AND DONEGAL.-Mon., Lodge: Ancient Donegal, F.M.H., Donegal; Tues., Light of the North, Ma. Ro., Londonderry; Tues., Lodge: Adverness, Macosquin, Adverness; Curran, Curran; St. Albans, Pri. Ro., Newtownlimavady. Thurs., Lodge: Harmony, Ma. Ha., Lifford; Vernon, Assembly Ro., Coleraine; Cumberclaudy, Stevenson's, Lackagh, Done managh; Royal Blue, Ass. Ro., Coleraine. Fri., Lodge: St. John, Ma. Ro., Londonderry.

[This information is extracted from the "Universal Masonic Calendar," and brethren who may detect any inaccuracies are respectfully requested to communicate the same to the Editor.]