Consecration Of The Mid Surrey Chapter, No. 1044.

CONSECRATION OF THE MID SURREY CHAPTER , No . 1044 .

SOME members of the Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1014 , seeing the need of forming a Chapter in connection therewith , determined to petition Grand Chapter for that purpose . The necessary preliminaries having- been duly observed , a Warrant was granted to form the Mid Surrey Chapter , tho promoters preferring this designation to that of the name of the Mother Lodge . On 27 th September , in accordance with ancient rites and ceremonies , the Chapter was

Consecrated by Comp . II . E . Frances P . P . D . C . for the Grand Chapter of Surrey . The Chapter was opened by him , he having for II . Comp . J . M . Klenck 55 . 1339 , and for J . E . Cronch H . 857 . Tho Comps . wore admitted in proper order , aud marshalled by Comp . Stevens , who efficiently acted as Director of Ceremonios . Thero were presont Comps . C . W . Gray M . E . Z . designate , II . K . Jones H . designate , and G . Pythyan

J . designate , J . E . Jones acting S . E . Also Comps . Bridges P . G . S . B . Grand Chaptor of Middlesex , F . Keily , J . F . Storr , Godfrey , W . J . Huntley , with several others . Comp . Frances addressed them on the nature of the meeting . The petition and warrant having been read , and tho members of the new Chapter duly presented , Comp . Frances gave an oration on tho principles of Royal Arch Masonry , a

composition from his own pen , which met with marked attention and approval . Tho fine anthoms , which aro indispensable to this important ceremony , were exquisitely rendered by Comp . Lawler , assisted by Comps . Baxter , Carter , and Jekyll , and gave great delight . The entire ceremony was most impressively givon by Comp . Frances , who afterwards duly installed Comps . Gray , Jones and Pythyan into their respective chairs . On the readmission of the Comps ., after tho installation , it was

nnanimously agreed that Comp . Frances be made an honorary member , and that votes of thanks bo inscribed to Comps . Klenck and Crouch for their valuable assistance . Several propositions for exaltation and joining were then made , and the Comps . adjourned to the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , to partake of banquet , where the Masonio toasts were duly given and honoured , the evening ' s pleasure being much enhanced by the musical performance of Comp . Lawler and his party .

A new Lodge of Freemasons , styled the Pimlico Lodge , No . 1772 , was consecrated on Thursday , at the Morpeth Arms , Millbank , by Bro . John Boyd , Past Grand Pursuivant , who was assisted by Bros . J . A . Bucker , Peter de

Lande Long , H . G . Buss , and several other Grand Officers . Bro . John Palmer , a Past Master of the Egyptian and Kilburn Lodges , was installed as the first "Worshipful Master of the Lodge . —Standard .

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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 .-Held at the Old Rodney ' s Head , 12 Old-street , Goswell-road , on Monday 30 th nit . Present—Bros . Hallam sen . W . M ., Pearcy S . W ., Kidder J . W ., W . Rowley S . D ., VV . Cook J . D ., Jeapes I . G ., Stock acting Preceptor ; also Bros . Halford , Weeden , Gnyer , Hyland , Isaac , & o . All preliminaries being observed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Weeden acting as candidate . Bro . Hyland proving his efficiency ,

was entrusted . Lodge advanced , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Pearcy worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . On Lodge being resumed , Bros . Gnyer of the Fiusbtiry Lodge , No . 8 G 1 , and Jeapes of United Chatham Lodge of Benevolence , No . 181 , Province of Kent , were elected members . Bro . Pearcy was elected to preside at the next meeting ; after which Lodge was closed , and adjourned .

Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —The Annual Banquet of tho brethren of this Lodge of Instruction was held at the Bedford Hotel , Southampton-buildings , Holborn , on Tuesday , 1 st October . Bro . S . Pownceby S . W . 55 presided . After an excellent repast , served by Bro . Bond , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . Among those present were Bros . Bingemann , J . H . Dodson , T . B . Dodson , Abel ] , Cooper , Dickins , Linscott , Soper , Sanders , Cornu , Bratnhain , Tate , Brown , Jackson , Todd , Scott , & c .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —On Saturday , at tho Jolly Farmers ' , Soutligafe-road , Islington , N . Bros . C . K . Killick W . H ., It . H . Halford S . W ., Byr , g J . W ., R . Rend I . G . Alter the Lodge had been formally opened , the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , after which Bro . Byng worked the ceremony of it itiation , and several sections of the first lecture . Bro . Brasted was appointed W . M . for next meeting .

_ Philanthl'OpiC LodgG , Ho . 304 . —A meeting was he'd on 25 th nit ., at . the Masonic Hall , Great G nrges-street , Lewis . Present — Bros . T . C . Taylor W . M ., T . L . Gates P . M . S . W ., T VV . Gaines J W ., W . F . Tomlitiiiin Sec , T . W . Bailey S . D ., George Hill a- J . D ., James Yates I . G ., Rcbt . Oates Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Craij-, Bedford , and about

a dozen other brethren . Visitors —Bros , the VV . M . of GndeWch Lodt ; e , No . 1311 , Winn P . M ., Beck Lodgo of Fiile'ity No . 289 . BUM ' - ness comprise : ! the raising of Bro . T . P . Humble ; the passing of Dr . Geo . S , Taylor 5 aud the initiation of Mr . Thomas . Myers , of Leed . 8 .

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Kingsland Lodge , No . 1693 . —This Lodge , which waa con . secrated in August 1877 , has now completed its first year ' s existence , and the results aohieved by tho brethren may be considered highly satisfactory . The founders have been careful in their selection of brethren who have joined the Lodge , and the character of those who have been proposed as candidates for initiation has been

well looked into . Tho Lodge moreover ha 3 fairly exerted itself on behalf of the Charities . The brethren met for the installation gathering on Tuesday last , the 1 st Ootober , at the Jolly Farmers ' Tavern , Southgate-road , when , at 4 o ' clock , the Lodge was opened by Bro . Charles Kingston Killick , supported by his Officers , a good attendance of members , and the following amongst other Visitors : —

H . R . Hallam J . W . 13-19 , Wm . Webb A . D . C . 1530 . H . Hallam 218 , J . T . Rowe W . M . 198 , A . Ravnor 1201 , H . Cox W . M . elect 1580 , W . B . Kidder P . M . 12 , R . H . Halford W . M . 228 , W . Cook 1580 , R . Pearcy J . W . 228 , W . H . Main P . M . 813 , John A . Powell J . W . 186 , H . Hollis P . M . 167 , C . H . Drury 85 . S . E . Moss P . M . 185 , W . Rowley 917 , J . Stock W . M . elect 1178 , W . VV . Morgan 211 , C . Reepe 228 .

After the minutes had been read and confirmed , the Auditors' report was received and adopted . Bro . Charle 3 Hall was then raised to the snblime degree , tho W . M . conducting the ceremony most effectively . The W . M . elect , Bro . A . H . Trewinnard , was then introduced , duly obligated , and installed as second W . M . of the Kingsland Lodge , the retiring Master undertaking the duties , and executing his work most

ablv . The appointment of Officers resulted as follows : —Bros . Isaao S . W ., Hawkins J . W ., Crosbie Treas ., C . K . Killick P . M . Sec , A . W . Fennor S . D ., Henry Hall J . D ., Bartle I . G ., N . L . Western D . C , J . Thompson A . D . C , Opperman W . S ., Steedman P . M . Tyler . During tho proceedings Bro . J . L . Mather acted as Director of Ceremonies , while Bros . Edgar Bowyer " and H . Cox filled

respectively the chairs of Senior and Junior Warden . After Bro . Killick had made a statement as to the result of his Stewardship at the last Festival of the Benevolent Institution , and tho transaction of routine business , Lodge was closed . Banquet was served by Bro . Fysh , who was ably assisted by Bro . Allardyce , and on the removal of the cloth , tho W . M . proceeded with the toasts . That

of Her Majesty and the Craft having been loyally responded to , tho W . M . gave the health of the Grand Master , and " God Bless the Prince of Wales" was sung . Bro . Killick felt it a great pleasure that ifc devolved on , him to propose the health of the W . M . The present W . M . had ably filled , during the past year , the office of Senior Warden , and he felt assured the brethren had selected a competent

Master . After a song , Bro . Trewinnard replied . He had always made this particular branch of Freemasonry his most especial study , and he was much pleased to stand before them in his present position . He trusted the affairs of the Lodge would prosper under his rule , and that the members would never regret having placed him in the chair . The next toast on the list was the health of the Installing ,

and First Master of the Kingsland Lodge , who had that night given them an admirable taste of his quality . The W . M . would now call upon them to drink Bro . Killick's health ; before doing so , however , he would place on his breast the jewel that had been voted at the last meeting of the Lodge , and in doing so , he would express a hope that their esteemed I . P . M . might live long to wear it among them . Bro .

Hallam jun . here sang " Meet me once again . Bro . Killick thanked the members for tho spontaneous generosity they had exhibited in responding to his toast , so kindly proposed by the VV . M . It was to him a gratifying recollection , that of having had the pleasure of introducing their present W . M . into Freemasonry . He was especially thankful that he had that day been privileged to instal him into the chair .

For the handsome jewel they had presented him with , he was much indebted to them , and he trusted be might wear it for many , many years to come , and also that he might continue to see their kind faces around him . The next toast was Prosperity to the Masonic Institutions , coupled with the name of Bro . Terry , who , in a most exhaustive speech , acknowledged the compliment , and recounted what was being done by the three great Institutions supported by the Craft .

The remaining to . ists were taken in due course , and some able replies were made . The W . M ., in response to an appeal from Bro . Terry , expressed his readiness to serve as Steward at tho next Festival of the Benevolent Institution . Some capital songs were given during the evening , Bros . Hallam , Oppenheim , Killick and others favouring the company , while Bros . Isaac and Hawkins gave excellent recitations .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1529 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston . Present—Bros . R . Olley W . M ., G . FeiTar S . W ., J . Lorkin J . W ., E . Dietrich Secretary and Treasurer , McMillan S . D ., Williams J . D ., C Olley I . G ., W . Fieldwick Preceptor ; also Bros . B . Meyer W . M . of the Mother Lodge , W . Ferrar , H . Meyer

J . W . 1524 , Batchehir , 0 . Dietrich , & c . Business—A ter the regular routine "f opening , the ceremony of iuitiattm waa reheirsed , Bro . B . Meyer being candidate . Bro . J . Lorkiu , assisted by the brethren , worked the first fnnr seetions of the lectnrB . Bro . G . Ferrar wa 3 appointed W . M . for Wednesday , lfitliinst . Tno supper of this Lodge of Instruction will take place on Wednesday evening next .

Abei'COrn Lodge , Ko . 1549 . —A meeting was held on Wed = nesday , 2 nd October , at the Aber < nrn Hotel , Stanmore . Pre . se . nt—Bros . G . Tidcombe W . M ., J . Ebos S . W ., W . S . Marshall J . W ., C . Veal P . M . Sec , W . A . Rogers Treasurer , R . Roy S . D ., C . Long J . D ., Helsdou P . M . D . C , J . Middleton Tyler . Past Misters , Bros .

Holsdon and J . W . Garrod . Visitors—Bros . F . Honeywell P . M . 889 , J . Welford J . W . 733 , II . Hall 31 . Lodge opened at 4 p . m . ; minutes of last meeting were confirmed . Bro . R . B . Paton was examined and pissed . Bros . Tyrrell and Schmidt were then examined and duly raised ; the ceremonies were ably performed , by the W , M ., Lodge olosed in peace aud harmony at 6 p . m .