Royal Arch.

The M . E . G . Superintendent ordered that in future there should be seven Prov . G . Stewards appointed , of which each of the seven chapters in the province should nominate one . The M . E . Grand Superintendent then delivered a very interesting and instructive address on Royal Arch Masonry , especially viewing its bearings in connection with the otherdegrees of the Craft , which was listened to with the utmost attention bthe companions .

y After the M . E . Grand Superintendent had thanked tho company for their numerous attendance , and the Minerva Chapter for its hospitality to the Prov . G . Chapter , the same was closed in ancient form and with solemn prayer . A banquet was held at the London Hotel the same evening , at which the M . E . Q . Supt . presided . During the evening the greatest harmony and friendship prevailed .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

METROPOLITAN . MALLET AND CHISEL LODGE OE MARE ; MASTERS ( NO . 5 ) . — This loelge was re-opened at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on the Sth inst-, Bros . Dr . F . J . Lilley , W . M . elect opened the lodge ; some candidates were advanced ; Bro . Dr . P . J . Lilley was installed W . M . Several eminent Mark Masons were present , amongst whom were Bros . F . Binckes , D . Shabal , Thomson , Swan , and other Grand Officers ; F . Walters , J . Trickett ,

Pickering , Barnett , and others . All officers were invested . The lodge was closed . A first-class recherche banquet followed . THISTLE LODGE OE ~ MA . UK MASTERS ( No . 8 ) . — -The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Masonic Union Hal ) , Bedford-row , Holborn , on the Sth inst . Bro . R . Watts , W . M ., presided , supported "by his officers . Two brethren were duly advanced into this ancient and honourable degree . After business the usual good banquet followed . The only visitor was

Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . No . 22 , Sec . No . 24 , W . M , 865 . SAMSON AND LION LODGE OP MARK MASTER MASONS . NO . 86 . — Installation Meeting . —The regular meeting of this loelge was held on Wednesday , 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Bedford-row , Holborn . Bro . A . D . Loewenstark , W . M ., presided , assisted by Bros . M . A . Loewenstark , S . W .,- J . J . Hayho , J . W . ; R . Boncey , M . O . ; J . Green , S . O . ; P . Walters , P . M ., Sec . The minutes of

the previous lodge meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M ., Sec ., having been unanimously elected W . M ., was duly installed . He heing already a P . M . of this degree , some portion of the ceremony of installation WHS not given . Ho invested and appointed the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . A . D . Loewenstark , P . M . Treasurer ; M . A . LoewenstarkS . W . ; J . J . HayhoJ . W . ;

, , , R . Boncey , M . O . ; J . Green , S . O . ; W . Y . Laing , P . M ., Tyler . Several candidates and a joining member were proposed to be admitted at the next meeting of this lodge . The lodge was then closed . The visitors were Bros . A . Thompson , No . 22 ; Warriner , P . M ., etc .

Public Amusements.

PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .

THEATEE BOYAL , DBUEY LAIvE . This theatre has presented no feature of novelty throughout the week , "Bob Boy" being considered sufficiently attractive , which will be played to-night , and with it will terminate the present season .

THEATEE BOYAL , HAYMABKET . "As you like it" has run through the week moat successfully , and with the lessee ' s own rich comedy in "Lend me LFive Shillings , " and Miss lone Burke ' s personation of Fate O'Brien in " Perfection , '' the bill of fare has been quite ample for all .

EOYAL PEINCESS'S THEATEE . At this theatre "Never too Late to Mend . " holds it sway , and commands full houses .

Public Amusements.

EOYAL LYCEUM THEATEE . No change here . " The Duke ' s Motto " loses none of its attractions . ST . JAMES'S THEATEE . "Under Miss Herbert's management Sheridan '

s sparkling work , " The School for Scandal , " , has been a great success , ancl the parts have been well sustained . The other pieces played during the week have been " The "Water Witches , " "The Merry Widow , " and " Eobert Macaire . " The season closes this evening .

EOYAL STBAND THEATEE . The old comedietta of " Sweethearts and "Wives " has been revived here , and played to good houses ; and Byron ' s burlesques seem to be better relished than ever . PEINCE OE WALES'S THEATEE . A new drama , entitled " Caste , " has been produced here , and promises to have a long run .

HOLBOBN THEATEE BOYAL . The longer the " Plying Scud " is before the public , the stronger appears to be the hold it has upon it , and there is every probability of its race lasting unchecked for some weeks to come . NEW EOYALTY THEATEE .

" Megg ' s Diversion " and " Black-eyed Susan " are still favourites here . THEATEE EOYAL , ADELPHI . " Lost in London " gains in public estimation , and will prove a trump card for an almost indefinite period .

THEATEE EOYAL , ASTLEY'S . At this theatre there has been a revival of "Harvest Home , " which has proved very remunerative to the proprietor , and , together with Byron ' s burlesque of " The Nymph of the Lurleyberg , " the audience go away well satisfied with the fare provided for them .

The Week.

THE WEEK .

THE COTJET . —The Queen , accompanied hy her Royal Highness Princess Christian , drove out on the afternoon of the 3 rd inst . in a carriage and four . Her Majesty , accompanied hy Princess Louise , walked and drove on the morning of the 4 th inst . The Queen drove out in the afternoon , accompanied by her Royal Highness Princess Christian . Her Majesty and

Princess Louise walked , and rode on ponies , on tho morning of tho 5 th inst . The Queen , accompanied by her Royal Highness Princess Louise , drove out on the afternoon of the Gth inst ., attended by Lady Churchill . Tho Queen , Princess Louise , Prince Arthur , Prince Leopold , and Prince Christian , and the Ladies and Gentlemen in Waiting , attended Divine Service

on the morning of the 7 th inst . in the private chapel . The Queen , accompanied by her Royal Highness Princess Louise , drove out on the morning of the Sth inst . The Queen drove .