Crusaders Chapter.

Comps . Sutton and Loomes returned thanks for the honour conferred upon them , and promised their best efforts to ensure the success of the Chapter . Comp . William Shurmur responded for the Treasurer , and expressed the pleasure he felt to be associated with the three Principals , as he had installed each of them in the chair of Z .

He was proud of them , and knew them to be good and true Masons . As Treasurer he was much gratified that the Chapter had voted ten guineas to the M . E . Z . ' s Steward's List for the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , as that sum would enable Comp . Speller to take up the magnificent total of 100 guineas for the benefit of the Old People .

Comp . Collingridge said he was unable to make a speech , but he would work well and truly as Scribe E ., to make the Chapter worthy of the kind wishes that had been expressed that

evening . Comps . Archdeacon Dunbar , Eamsay , Lay , Garton , and Money acknowledged the toast of the Visitors , and the Officers having been complimented , the Janitor ' s toast brought the pleasant evening to an agreeable termination .

An excellent musical programme was arranged by Comp . Egbert Eoberts , who was assisted by Miss Amy Fletcher , Miss Helen Saunders , Comp . Selwyn Davies , and Brother Sidwell Jones .

In accordance with a resolution passed on the 1 st , and confirmed on the 7 th ult ., the Industry Chapter of Improvement will in future be held at the Bed Lion , Poppin's Court , Fleet Street , E . G ., on Friday evenings , at 6-30 p . m . It was also resolved that the name be altered to that of the Prosperity

Chapter of Improvement , No . 65 , the consent of the M . E . Z . of the Prosperity Chapter , to work under that warrant , having been obtained . The Officers have promises of several new members , and trust to make the Chapter of Improvement a great success . Comp . Schaedler has consented to act as Preceptor as heretofore , ¦ while Comp . H . Mayer fulfils the duties of Scribe E .

"Upon the invitation of the Archdeacon of London , about sixty members of the Gallery Lodge and their lady friends paid a visit to St . Paul ' s Cathedral on Saturday afternoon . The guests were received at the west door by Archdeacon Sinclair , who himself conducted the party round Sir Christopher Wren ' s

historic masterpiece . The Archdeacon * proved a most interesting guide , and afterwards he entertained the visitors at tea . The company included Brother G . Tarran W . M ., and Brother W . T . Perkins Secretary . Before separating , the Archdeacon was cordially thanked for his double hospitality , and for the interesting information imparted to his visitors .

An interesting incident occurred at the annual festival of the Prince Llewellyn Lodge , held at Cardiff , on Thursday , 22 nd ult ., when the Bight Bev . the Bishop of Llandaff Grand Chaplain was invested with the collar of the office of Chaplain of the Lodge , by his son Brother Arthur Lewis , M . A ., the new Worshipful Master .

Several Brethren of Gravesend are working on behalf of an Amateur Dramatic performance which is to take place on Tuesday , 11 th prox ., in the Upper Public Hall of that town , the proceeds being intended for the benefit of the Boyal Masonic Institution for Girls , and we hope a substantial sum will be

realised for this most useful Institution . Among the attractions for the evening are an original one act Comedy " A Soldier ' s Daughter , " by Meredith Cobham ; which will' be followed by a humorous sketch , * ' In the Nursery , " in which the following will take part : —Misses Brownfield , Clarke , Cobham , Eaekstraw , and

Willoughby-Brown , and Messrs . Jones , Palmer , Eaekstraw and Willoughby-Brown . Bro . Charles Cobham P . M . P . P . G . S . of W . Durham P . Z ., who is greatly exerting himself on behalf of the performance , mentions that the plays have been specially written

by a Mason ' s daughter , and that the performers are all children of Masons—two special features that should alone ensure a good attendance of members of fche Graft . The tickets are 3 s and 2 s each , and may be obtained of Messrs . Caddel and Son , 1 King Street , Gravesend .

Our report last week of the Theatrical performance given at Manchester in aid of the Masonic Charities was , we regret to learn , incomplete in so far as there was no reference to the

services of the popular Bro . J . H . Simpson P . M ., who took a prominent part on the Executive , and likewise acted as Treasurer of the very successful Matinee . We take this opportunity of rectifying the omission .

Kent.

KENT .

AT a meeting of the Canterbury Town Council it was resolved to present an illuminated address to the Prince of Wales on the occasion of his visit to the Cathedral city on fche 29 th inst ., when His Eoyal Highness will re-open the restored chapter house and unveil a stained glass window in that building ,

the gift of the Freemasons of the Province . The mayor has called a public meeting of the citizens , says the " Evening News and Post , " to make arrangements for according fche Prince a hearty welcome .

This visit of the Prince of Wales to Canterbury will be really the first State Eoyal visit to Canterbury during the present reign , although members of Eoyalty have on different occasions passed through the city or gone there incognito . The visit of the Prince was mentioned as being probable so far back as November , says

the " Daily Mail , " bufc His Eoyal Highness has chosen a date somewhat earlier than was anticipated , and , consequently it is doubtful , continues our contemporary , if the handsome east window presented by the Freemasons of Kent will be placed in position in time for the event . In other respects the restoration work will be practically complete .

It is intended to hold a special service at Holy Trinity Church , Woolwich , on the occasion of the annual meeting of this Povincial Grand Lodge , to be held at the Freemasons' . Hall , Plumstead , the third week in June , and a dispensation will be sought for the wearing of Masonic clothing on the occasion .

Staffordshire.

STAFFORDSHIRE .

THE Provincial Grand Lodge will this year be held at Lichfield , one day in May . In recognition of his services on the occasion of the laying of the foundation-stone of the Sutherland Institute , Longton , by the Prince of Wales , wifch Masonic rites , Bro . J . W . Bromley I . P . M . of the Etruscan Lodge is to receive the appointment of Provincial Grand Senior Warden .

Bro .. G . C . Kent , Town Clerk of Longton , upon whose shoulders a vast amount of work was thrown in his official capacity on the occasion of the Boyal visit to Longton , and also

in connection with the great Masonic ceremony of the day , has received from the Prince of Wales the distinguished honour of appointment as Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies in Grand Lodge .

The Etruscan Lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , Longton , attains its jubilee this year . A meeting of Officers and Past Masters is to be held to consider the fittest manner of celebrating the jubilee . A history of the Lodge is in course of preparation by Bro . W . E . Blair , who was W . M . in 1864 .

St . Matthew ' s Lodge , Walsall , also attains its jubilee this year . Bro . Dr . Willmore , a Past Master of the Lodge and first Master of the Hatherton Lodge , is preparing a history of Freemasonry in Walsall .

Masonic Celebration At The Cape.

MASONIC CELEBRATION AT THE CAPE .

THE scheme of a Masonic commemoration of the record reign of the Queen by aiding the Masonic Education Fund and the Cape District Joint Benevolent Fund has had a good effect , and there is every reason for believing that the effort will be crowned with success . The Masonic Educational Fund was established by the joint effort of the Lodges in South Africa ,

working under the English , Scottish , and Netherlands Constitutions , in 1887 , to commemorate the Jubilee year of the Queen ' s reign , and it is considered most appropriate that the Masonic action on this occasion would be the putting of the

Benevolent Fund on a permanently sound financial footing , it now being entirely dependent upon voluntary contributions . At present fifty-one children are receiving education at the expense of the Education Fund . — " Morning Leader . "

The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Gloucestershire is to be held this year in Cheltenham , and the Eight Hon . Sir Michael E . Hicks Beach Prov . G . Master has named Wednesday , 9 fch June , for fche gathering . o o o On Monday , 24 th inst ., a special meeting of the Provincial

Grand Lodge of Mark Masons of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire will be held in Cheltenham , by command of the Provincial G . M . Master Bro . E . V . Vassar-Smith , to receive , the Earl of Euston Pro Grand Master and other members of Grand Lodge , who have intimated their intention of visiting the Province on thafc date .