The Report Of The Committee Of General Purposes

THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL PURPOSES

To the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England . . Tho Committee of General Purposes beg to report that they havo examined the accounts from the 16 th October 1889 , to the 1 tth January 1890 , both inclusive , which they find to be as follows :- — £ s d I £ a d

Balance Grand Chap- | Disbursements during ter - - 150 8 -i * the quarter 299 16 10 Unappropriated Ac- Balance - - 239 12 0 count - 190 18 1 j „ Unappropriated Subsequent Receipts 386 1-1 0 i Account - 183 11 7

£ 728 0 5 £ 723 0 5 which balances aro in tho Bank of England , Western Branch . The Committee havo likewise to report that they havo received tho following Petitions * . —

1 st . From Companions Harry James Sparks as Z , William Smith as li ., John Upchnrch Martin as J ., and six others for a Chapter to bo attached to tho Sondes Lodge , No . 996 , East Dereham , to bo called " The Harry Sparks Chapter , " and to meet at tho Masonic Hall , East Dereham , in tho County of Norfolk .

2 ud . Prom Companions Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., D . L ., Graud Superintendent for Durham as Z ., Robert Sbadfurth . as H ., George Washington Bain aa J ., and nine others for a Chapter to bo

attached to the Williamson L'idgp , No . 919 , Monkwoarmouth , to be called " The Williamson Chapter , " and to meet at the Masonio Hall , No . 6 North Bridge Street , Monkwearmouth , in the County of Durham .

3 rd . From Companions Thomas Preston as Z ., Henry Croasdale as H ., Georgo Handle Opensbaw and eleven others for a Chapter to bo attached to the Fidelity Lodge , No . 269 , Blackburn , to bo called " The Fidelity Chapter , " and to meet at the Old Bull Hotel , Blacky burn , in tho Eastern Division of Lancashire .

4 tb . From Companions Carl Theodor Fleck as Z ., Charles Meierhoff ns H ., James Cooper as J ., and six others for a Chapter to bo attached to the Old Concord Lodge , No . 172 , London , to be called " The Old Concord Chapter , " and to meet at the Holborn Restaurant , High Holborn , London .

5 th . From Companions Adolphns Clark as Z ., James John Woolley as H ., Herbert Charles Lambert as J ., and six others for a Chapter to bo attached to the Anglo-American Lodge , No . 2191 , London , to bo called "Tho Anglo-American Chapter , " and to meet at the Holbcrn Restaurant , High Holborn , London .

The foregoing petitions being in all respects regular , the Committee recommend that the prayers thereof be respectively granted . The Committee have likewise to report that they have received a Memorial from the Grand Chapter of New Sonth Wales , reporting

that they were regularly established on the 30 th September 1889 , and asking recognition by the Grand Chapter of England , and that fraternal communication may be established between the two Grand Chapters .

The Committee recommend that inasmuch ns tho Grand Lodge of New South Wales has heen duly acknowledged by the Grand Lodgo of England , tho Grand Chapter of New South Wales bo also recognised . The Committee havo received Memorials , with extracts of Minutes , ou tho removal of tho following Chapters : —

The Alexandra Chapter , No . 993 , from the Midway Hotel , Lovonshulrae , to the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester . Tbe Grand Master ' s Chapter , No . 1 , from Willis ' s Rooms , St . James's , to tho Hotel Victoria , Northumberland Avenue , Charing Cross .

The Committee boing satisfied of tho reasonableness of theso requests , recommend that tho removals of tho above named Chapters be sanctioned .

( Signed ) ROBERT GREY , President FUKEJIASONS' HALL , LONDON , W . C . 15 th January 1890 .

Joppa Chapter, No. 188.

JOPPA CHAPTER , No . 188 .

rntlE regular convocation of this Chapter was held at the Guildhall - *• Tavern , Gresham Street , on Monday last . There wore present : — Comps . IT . P . Isaac M . E . Z ., J . W . Dewsnap P . Z . H ., L . M . Meyers I . P . Z . J ., M . J . Emanuel P . Z . S . E ., L . Lazarus P . Z . Treasurer , Comp . Littaur kindly acted as S . N ., and Comp . T . Meyers Assistant Soi ., Comps . ' Botibol , Philip Davis , J . Klein , J . Straus , Blaiberg ,

Isaacs , Jacques Wynman , and several others were also in attendance . Tho Chapter was opened in due form at 5 * 30 , and the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Philip Davis , who was subsequently exalted to the Holy Royal Aroh degree by the M . E . Z ., assisted by his Officers . The ceremony

was performed in a most efficient manner . Hearty good wishes were expressed , and the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The Companions afterwards sat down to snpper . The usual Loyal and Royal Aroh toasts were proposed and responded to , and a very pleasant meeting terminated with the Janitor ' s toast .

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Laying The Foundation Stone Of The Masonic Hall, At Kingsbridge.

LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE MASONIC HALL , AT KINGSBRIDGE .

IN the presence of a large nnmber of membera of Dnncombe Lodge , No . 1186 , of visiting brethren , and of the general public , tha foundation stone of a now Masonic Hall was , on Tnesday , tho 21 st ult ., laid at Kingsbridge . The Lodpr consecrated in 1874 , haa since then met at tho King ' s Arms Euiel , and of late the need of more accommodation has been recognised by-the brethren . A site

was procured in Duncombe-street ; Mr . R . Watson prepared plans , nnd a contract was entered into with Mr . G . Hooper for tbe building . Tho larso room , 30 feet by 20 , will bo approached through an anteroom , 11 a feet by 10 £ . The brethren meeting at the hotel marched in procession to the site , beaded by tho town snbscription band . The

Wardens carried vessels containing oil and wino , and other brethren carried corn and the Bible . A hymn having been sung , and Rev . J . E . Surridge Chaplain having offered prayer , Bro . J . Foale deposited in the cavity beneath the stone coins and documents . Bro . J . Tucker then presented a handsome silver trowel , with massive ivory handle , and inscribed : —

" Presented to W . Bro . H . D . Adkins W . M . by the members of the Dnncombe Lodgo , No . I 486 , on tho occasion of laying the foundation stone of tho new Masonio Hall , 21 at January 1890 . " After the W . M . had thanked the members for their beantiful rresonfc ho declared the stono well and truly laid . Bro . George Hooper then presented a polished mallet , and other members the

corn of nourishment , the wine of refreshment , and the oil of joy . The W . M . having handed to Bro . R . Watson the architect , square , compasses and plans of the building , formally entrusted the wojk to him . Bro . J . Balkwill sketched the history of the Dnncombe Lodge . Its first public act was the reception of the Provincial Grand Lodge , on the occasion of a presentation to Hope of a life-boat by the

Freemasons . They had also subscribed towards a handsome pulpit in Stokenham Church , and in the Jubilee year they gave a windqyv in Dodbrooke Church , as a thankoffering for the long reign of Her Majesty the Queen . Last year they subscribed for a Life Governorship of tbe Royal Masonio Institntion for Boys . Those present included Bros . Rev . J . E . Surridge , H . D . Adkins , J . Foale ,

J . Cranch , R . Chase , J . R . Gill , R . H . Lewis , George Watts , George Hooper , J . Balkwill , J . Tucker , P . Trant , R . Watson , J . Stevens , p . Elliott , W . Bond , Hon . Dnncombe , W . Kelland , Cove , C . Hammett , E . Edmonds , H . T . Robins , Dr . Adkins and John Lee . In the even . ing , a banquet , at the King ' s Arms Hotel , was attended by abont seventy members of the Lodge and friends . Bro . H . D . Adkins W . M .

presided , and Bro . P . Trant S . W . occupied the vice-obair . There were also present Revs . J . Surridge and G . R . Williams , Captain Twysden , Mr . A . F . Holdsworth , Dr . Adkins , & o . Revs . J . E Snrridge and G . R . Williams , head master of the Grammar School , responded for the Bishop and Clergy . Hon . H . V . Dnncombe proposed the Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces , and Captain Twysden , in respond .

ing , said the Admiralty was increasing tho navy at tbe present timo in a gradual and proper manner . The next naval war wonld be a grand experimental one , and tbo coolest heads wonld win . Captain Square responded for the Volunters . Mr . A . F . Holdsworth proposed Success to the new Masonic Hall and Dnncombe Lodgo . There waa no doubt of tho good the Freemasons did , and tho enormous amount

of money spent by them in charity . He hoped the new hall would be of lasting good for the neighbourhood . Dr . Webb responded . Bro . R . Chaso gavo the Founders of tho Lodge , and Bros . J . Tucker , C . Elliott , and J . Stevens responded . Bros . R . Watson , architect , and George Hooper , Builder , responded to tho toast of their health .

Bro . J . R . Gill , in eulogistic terms , gave the Chairman . For the Visitors , Bros . Captain Twysdon , A . F . Holdsworth , and F . Coaker responded . Dr . Adkins gave the Vice-Chairman . After toasting the Hostess , the Press , and tho Ladies , the company separated , after singing tho National Anthem .

The Liverpool Masonic Hall,

THE LIVERPOOL MASONIC HALL ,

THE annual meeting of the members of the Masonio Hall Committee was held on the 24 th nit ., at the headquarters in Hope-street , Liverpool , under the presidency of Bro . A . D . Hesketh . The accounts of Bro . Tyson , Honorary Treasnrer , showed that the amounts received in rents from Lodges daring the year wns

£ 466 ; from Lodges of Instruction , £ 37 ; from Chapters , £ 73 10 a ; miscellaneous rents , £ 40 5 s ; and for occasional meetings £ 157 15 s ; total , £ 1000 15 s lOd . After payment of all accounts , there remained a balance in bank of £ 189 16 s . Tho accounts wero

passed , and votes of thanks given to the various Officers for their services during the year . Bro . T . H . W . Walker was elected chairman of tho Hall Committee ; Bro . A . Cotter vice-chairman , Bro . J . T . Callow Honorary Secretary , Bro . J . N . Tyson Honorary Treasurer , aud the following were unanimously elected members of the

Committee : —Bros . A . D . Heskoth , J . Mocnab , T . J . Jarman , J . B . Mackenzie , It . Foote , E . Morgan , D . Jackson , W . E . Coxon J . Molloy , E . G . Bradloy , H . F . Neale , J . Pemberton , A . Soldat , 11 . H . Leake , J . Beesley , G . Morgan , T . D . Jones , E . R . Latham , W . Maddox , VV " . Sweetman , aud T . Salter .

Last Monday evening , while a Royal Arch Chapter waa in conclave afc the Masonic Hall , Cheater , an adroit thief managed to steal a quantity of jewels and clothing , to tho amount of £ 40 , from the ante-room , and got safely away .

Death.

DEATH .

IIOWAIU ) . —On tlio 2 ( ith January , at Woodstock Villas Forest r . iuir , Stratford . JAMBS II . UI . UKI HIM , HO-AAKD , in his 57 th year ,