Royal Arch.

ing of this prosperous chapter was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst , at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich . Punctually at five o ' clock the chapter was opened by Comps . J . H . H Doughney , M . E . Z . ; R . Boncey , H . ; and W . West Smith , J . Comps . J . Brett , Simpson , and J . W . Halsey , P . Z . ' s , were also present . The minutes of preceeding meeting were read and confirmed , when ballots were taken which

proved unanimous in favour of the exaltation of Bros . Partridge ( 79 )| and Phillips ( W . M . 548 , Comp . James Brett occupied the several chairs , and in his well-known superior manner installed Comps . Thomas Perridge as T ., W . West Smith as H ., and Boncey as M . E . Z . The following companions were appointed as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . Perridge , f ., Treas . ; J . Griffin , S . E . ; J . R .

Nash , S . N . ; R . Trill , P . S . ; E . Bumstead , 1 st A . S . ; W . Myatt , 2 nd A . S . ; Grant , Janitor . The newly-appointed officers soon gave proofs of their proficiency by the admirable manner in which they exalted Bro . Partridge into Royal Arch Masonry . The M . E . Z ., on behalf of the subscribers , presented Comp . J . H . H . Doughney , with a

six-gumea P . Z . s jewel , as a mark of esteem for the admirable manner he had conducted the chapter as its first M . E . Z ., and for the many services rendered as one of its founders . Comp . Doughney , in a feeling speech acknowledged the present . The usual business having been disposed of , the chapter was closed until . October . A first-class banquet followed .

Eeadon Chapter , No . 619 . —An emergency meeting of this chapter was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Dulwich , on Thursday , the 13 th inst . Companions J . W . Avery , M . E . Z . ; H . Massey , H . ; and J . W . Halsey , J ., opened the chapter . Comp . F . Walters , P . Z ., as acting S . E ., read the minutes of preceding meeting , which were unanimously confirmed . Ballots were unanimous in favour of

the three candidates who were proposed for exaltation . Bro . J . H . Harmsworth , S . D . 1178 , being present , was exalted into Royal Arch Masonry , the ceremony being well rendered , as every officer was proficient in his duties . Comps . G . A . Smith , S . C ., and W . H . Green , were the Sojourners on this occasion . It was carried unanimously that the future meetings of the chapter be held at Comp . C . Gosden ' s , Masons' Hall Tavern , Mason ' s-avenue .

No less than a dozen names were mentioned of brethren

who were anxious to bo advanced in this chapter at the next meeting . The chapter was closed , supper was served , and the Companions returned to town by an early train . Visitor : Comp . Laskey , 72 .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

GUILDFORD . —Percy Lodge of Mark . Master Masons , No . 114 . —This lodge assembled at the Angel Hotel , Guildford , on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., in goodly numbers . Bro . Earl Percy , M . P ., W . M . ; the Rev . G . R . Portal , M . W . G . M . of Mark Masters ; A . R . Grenfell , the Rev . L . O . Bigg , Drewett , Wells , Mason , Smallpeice , Peggott , Nealds , Charrington , Vickers , and Botting , were among

the members present . The W . M . having opened the lodge , a ballot took place for Bro . James Knight , of Farnham , banker , P . M . St . Andrew ' s Lodge , No . 1046 , and Bro . Richard Eve , of Aldershot , solicitor , P . M . Lodge of Peace and Harmony , No . 359 , and both were elected . The W . M . proceeded to advance Bro . Eve , he being the only candidate present out of five . After this

ceremony had been performed , Bro . the Rev . G . R . Portal , M . W . G . M ., Chaplain to this lodge , proposed the reelection of Earl Percy , as W . M ., to mark the high respect in which his lordship was held and in recognition of the kind manner in which he had presided over the lodge and of the great assistance he had given to its support . —Bro . Grenfell ably seconded the motion , which was carried

unanimously . —Earl Percy gracefully acknowledged the compliment offered to him , which he accepted with pleasure , and hoped that his numerous engagements would not prevent the attention to his duties at this lodge which he desired to give ; he trusted the prosperity and success which had hitherto attended this lodge would continue . — Bro . Smallpeice was also unanimously elected Treasurer ,

and returned thanks for thehonour . He was requested to remit £ 3 3 s . to the Charitable Fund attached to the Grand Lodge . —Bro . Rev . L . O . Bigg kindly consented to act as a Steward at the ensuing festival . —It was suggested it would be desirable to hold a Mark Lodge during the Bath

and West of England Exhibition , which will take place at Guildford in June . The W . M promised to attend to it and appoint a day . —The lodge was then closed , and the brethren repaired to the banquet hall , and partook of the excellent repast which Bro . Michaux , of the Angel Hotel , had provided .

THE Grand Conclave of Knights Templar will be held at Radley ' s Hotel , Blackfriars , on Friday thei 2 th May , at 3 o ' clock . NEW Music . —Mr . Andrew Nimmoof

Wigmore-, street , has just published the song , "Adieu ! a Heart's-warm , Fond Adieu ! " by Mr . J . A . Shaw , the well-known comedian . _ The melody is charming , breathing the true spirit of the words . It is dedicated to Mr . G . Honey , of the Vaudeville Theatre ,

THE length of the Grand Festival report excludes the following , amongst other matters , from the present number : —Article on the Royal Arch by Bro . Carpenter , Masonic reception of Earl de Grey

and Ripon at Washington , letters from Bro . Yarker and Jacob Norton , reports of Lodge 1089 Sheerness , Camden Lodge of Instruction , Chapter 292 Liverpool , Red Cross Conclaves 35 and 44 , A . and A Rite Bournemouth .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS

For the Week ending May 6 , 1871 . MONDAY , MAY I . Lodge 16 , Royal Alpha , Willis's Rooms , St . James's ,, 25 , Robert Burns , Freemasons'Hall . „ 90 , St . John's , Radley's Hotel , Blackfriars . ,, 171 , Amity , Ship Hotel , Greenwich . „ 188 , Joppa , Albion , Tav ., Aldersgate-street .

,, 256 , Unions , Freemasons' Hall . „ 1319 , Asaph , Freemasons' Hall . Strong Man Lodge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , at 8 ; Bro . James Terry , Preceptor . Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern ,

Fenchurch-street Station , at 7 . Camden Lodge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern-Haverstock-hill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . St . James' Union Lodge of Instruction ( 180 ) , Swan Tavern , Mount-street . Grosvenor-square , at 8 . Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal Hotel ,

Mileend-road , at 7 . 30 , Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . British Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Mile End , at 7 for 8 . Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , Deptford , at 8 ; Bro . Dilley , Preceptor . St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction ( 1306 ) , Gun Tavern , High-street , Wapping , at 7 ; Bro . T . Mortlock , Preceptor .

TUESDAY , MAY 2 . Colonial Board , Freemasons' Hall , at 3 . ,, 9 , Albion , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 18 , Old Duudce , London Tav ., Bishopsgate-st . ,, 167 , St . John's , Radley ' s Hotel , Blackfriars . ,, 1257 , Grosvenor , Victoria Railway Station . „ 1261 , Golden Rule , Great Western Htl ., Paddington

,, 129 S , Royal Standard , Marquess Tav ., Canonbury . Chap . 169 , Temperance , White Swan Tavern , Deptford . >> 5 ° 7 > United Pilgrims , Horns Tavern , Kennington . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . DomaticLodgeof Instruction , Palmerston Tav ., Grosvenorpark , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 .

Royal Union Lodge of Instruction ( 382 ) , Hotel de Cologne , 60 and 61 , Haymarket , at 8 ; Bro . T . AAdams , Preceptor . Faith Lodge of Instruction , Artillery Arms , Rochesterrow , at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Preceptor . Yarborough Lodge of Instruction , Green Dragon , Stepney , at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor .

Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , Horse and Groom Tavern , Winsley-street , Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 753 ) Knights of St . John ' s Tavern , St . John ' s-wood ; Bro . F . G . Baker , Preceptor . Sydney Lodge of Instruction ( 829 ) , Cambridge Hotel , Upper Norwood , at 7 . 30 .

WEDNESDAY , MAY 3 . GRAND CHAPTER , at 7 . Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction ( 79 ) , Prince of Orange , Greenwich , at 8 ; J . Robt . Nash , Preceptor . United Strength Lodgeof Instruction , ( 22 S ) , Bull & Gate , Kentish Town-road , at 8 ; Bro . J . N . Frost , Preceptor . Israel Lodge of Instruction , Rising Sun Tavern , Globe .

road , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . New Concord Lodge of Instruction , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , at 8 . Confidence Lodge of Instruction , Railway Tav ., Londonstreet , City , at y / z .

Peckham Lodge of Instruction , Maismore Arms , Parkroad , Peckham ; Bro . David Rose , Preceptor . Temperance in the East Lodge of Instruction , George the Fourth , Catherine-street , Poplar . Stanhope Lodge of Instruction , Thicket Hotel , Anerley , at 7 . 30 p . m . ; Bro . H . W . Lindus , Preceptor .

THURSDAY , MAY 4 . Lodge 10 , Westminster & Keystone , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 27 , Egyptian , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . ,, 45 , Strong Man , Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell . „ 227 , Ionic , Ship & Turtle Tav ., Leadenhall-st . ,, 231 , St . Andrew ' s , Freemasons' Hall . n S 54 i Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney .

„ 822 , Victoria Rifles , Freemasons' Hall . 11 "SSi Excelsior , Sydney Arms , Lewisham-road . ,, 1178 , Perfect Ashlar , Gregorian Arms , Bermondsey . Chap . 2 , St . James ' s , Freemasons' Hall . „ 174 , Sincerity , Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars . The R . A . Chapter of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . Work twelve clauses

of the four sections . Fidelity Lodge of Instruction ( 3 ) , Goat and Compasses , Euston-road , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Finsbury Lodge of Instruction , Jolly Anglers' Tavern , Bath-street , City-road ; Bro . Stean , Preceptor . United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes

Mile-eiul-road , at 8 ; Bro . 1 . J . Barnes , Preceptor . St George ' s Lodge of Instruction ( 140 ) , Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich , at 8 . Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction ( 1278 ) , Approach Tavern , Approach-road , Victoria-park , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . John Saunders , Preceptor .

FRIDAY , MAY 5 . Lodge 1305 , St . Marylebone , Eyre Arms , St . John ' s Wood . Chap . 3 , Fidelity , London Tavern , Bishopsgate-strcer . ,, 8 , British , Freemasons' Hall . Robert Burns Lodge of Instruction , Union Tavern , Airstreet , Regent-street , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . W . Watson , Preceptor .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

Stability Lodge of Instruction , Guildhall Tavern , 33 , Gresham-st ., at 6 ; Bro . Henry Muggeridge , Preceptor . St . Luke ' s Lodgeof Instruction ( 144 ) , Gladstone Tavern , Brompton-road , S . W . Unions Emulation Lodge of Improvement for M . M . ' s , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . Pythagorean Chapter of Instruction ( No . 79 ) , Prince of

Orange , Greenwich-road , at 8 ; Comp . W . West Smith , Preceptor . Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , Portugal Htl , Fleetstreet , at 7 ; Bro . Brett , Preceptor . United Pilgrims' Lodge of Instruction , Duke of Edinburgh , Shepherd ' s-lane , Brixton , at 7 ; Bro . J . Thomas , P . M ., Preceptor . Belgrave Lodge of Instruction , Duke of Wellington Htl .,

Spring-gardens , Charing-cross ; Br . Pulsford , Preceptor Doric Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes Tavern , Mile end-road , at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Duke of Edinburgh Lodge of Instruction , Silver Lion , Penny-fields , Poplar , at 7 ; Br . D . S . Potts , Preceptor . Temperance Lodge of Instruction , Victoria Tav ., Victoriaroad , Deptford , at 8 . Royal Standard Lodge of Instruction , Marquess Tavern , Canonbury ; Bro . R . Lee , Preceptor .

SATURDAY , MAY 6 . General Committee , Boys' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 . Lodge 142 , St . Thomas ' , Radley's Hotel , Blackfriars . Star Lodge of Instruction ( 1275 ) , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-road , at 7 ; Bro . j . Comb , Preceptor . Sphinx Lodge of Instruction , Stirling Castle , Camberwell , at 8 ; Bro . Thomas , P . M ., Preceptor . Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union Tavern , Airstreet , at 8 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor .

THE Mot d'Ordre announces that M . Thiers received a Masonic delegation , who went to ask an armistice in favour of the inhabitants of Ncuilly , and to propose an arrangement on the basis of the recognition , pure and simple , of the Municipal franchise of Paris . M . Thiers replied that , as regards

the first point , General Ladmirault would grant a truce for the time absolutely necessary for the inhabitants to leave the villages which arc being bombarded . On the second point no understanding was possible , M . Thiers declaring that for the present he adheres to the Municipal law voted by the Assembly .

GALVANISM . —Pulvermacher ' s Monthly Record of Cures is tio-. il ready for the benefit of Sufferers , containing documentary evidence of remarkable Cures effected by Pulvermacher ' s Improved Patent Self-applicable Volta-Electric Chain-Bands and Pocket Batteries , and may be had on application to the Sole Inventor and Patentee—J . L . Pulvermacher , 200 , Regent-street ,

London , W . A Test on Loan sent gratis if required . Caution . —Spurious Electric Appliances being advertised by Quack Doctors , Patients should consult Pulver . macher ' s Pamphlet on that subject ( free by post ) , embodying other most interesting matter for those suffering from Rheumatic and Neuralgic Pains , Functional Disorders . & c , & c— [ Advt . ]

HOLLOWAY ' OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Effects of Colds . —In spring almost every current of air is pregnant with sore throats , influenza , and a host of similar annoying disorders . All may be readily subdued by rubbing Holloway ' s ointment externally over the affected part . The unguent penetrates and corrects diseased and erroneous action . Whatever , or wherever the malady , this

invaluable ointment searches out its cause and safely effects the precise remedial action required , without weakening the system or leaving behind the seeds of future disease . Holloway ' s pills greatly assist this curative action . The sick of all nations have voluntarily borne testimony to the wonderful cures performed by Holloway ' s medicaments when both the faculty and the patients themselves saw no relief but death . —[ Advt . ]

REPORT of Dr . Arthur Hill Hassall , Analyst of the " Lancet" Sanitary Commission , Author of " Food and its Adulterations , " & c , & c , on Mayar ' s Semolina : " I have carefully tested , chemically and microscopically , the samples of Semolina sent by Messrs . L . Mayar & Co ., 36 , Mark Lane , London , E . C . I find them to be perfectly genuine , of excellent quality , and eminently nutritious . They contain a very large percentage of

nitrogenous matter , chiefly gluten , and are far more nutritious than any other food , such as Arrowroot , Tapioca , Sago , Corn Flour , Farinaceous Food , ordinary Wheat Flour , or any of the Cereals in use as food in this country . — ( Signed ) ARTHUR HILL HASSALL , M . D ., London . " --Highly recommended by the Faculty for Infants , Invalids , & c . Makes delicious Pudding , Custards , Blanc Mange , & c . After a trial no family will be without Mayar ' s Semolina .

CROSBY ' S BALSAMIC COUCH ELIXER . —Opiates Narcotics , and Squills are too often invoked to give relief in Coughs , Colds , _ and all Pulmonary diseases . Instead of such fallacious remedies , which yield momentary relief at the expense of enfeebling ' the digestive organs and thus increasing that debility which lies at the root of the malady , modern science points to Crosby ' s Balsamic Cough Elixer , as the true remedy . — Select Testimonial . Dr . Rookc

, Scarborough , author of the "Anti-Lancet , " says : "I have repeatedly observed how very rapidly and invariably it subdued cough . Pain , and irritation of the chest in cases of pulmonary consumption , and I can , with tlie greatest confidence , recommend it as a most valuable adjunct to an otherwise strengthening treatment for this disease . " —This medicine , which is free from opium and squills , not only allays the local irritation , but improves digestion and strengthens the

constitution Hence it is used with the most signal success in Asthmas , Bronchitis , Consumption , Coughs , Influenza , Night Sweats of Consumption , Quinsy , and all affections of the throad and chest . Sold by all respectable Chemists and Patent -Medicine Dealers in bottles at is . o _ d ., . is . Gd . and us each , and wholesale b y J AS . M . Cliosnv , Chemist , Scarborough . *„* Invalids should read Crosby's Prize Treatise on " Diseases of the Lungs and Air-Vessels , " a copy of which can be obtained gratis of any respectable Chemist . —[ Advi . J