United Grand Lodge Of England.

ANCHOR AND HOPE LODGE , No . 37 . THE regnlar meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 5 th insfc ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Institnte-streefc , Silverwellstreefc , Bolton . This was the first Masonio meeting held in thia new hall . There were present : —Bros . John Hardcastle W . M ., Harry Lomax S . W ., Jas Jaylor J . W ., James Newton ( Prov . G . Assistant Secretary ) Treasnrer , G . P . Brockbank ( Past G . Standard Bearer )

Secretary , E . Nightingale S . D ., Wm . Golding J . D ., W . Forrest I . G ., M . Eobinson , Thos . Murphy and J . W . Thompson Stewards , Thos . Higson ( Prov . G . Tyler ) Tyler ; Jas . Walker P . Prov . J . G . Warden , Jno . Morris P . Prov . G . Superintendent of Works , E . G . Harwood P . Prov . G . Standard Bearer , F . W . Brockbank , T . P . Clarke , Thos .

Barnes , H . L . Hinnell , F . W . Broadbent , George E . Greenhai « h , F . W . Isherwood . Also as Visitors : —Bros . Jas . Walker W . M . 221 , D . W . Stevenson 221 , W . Altham 1723 . The Lodge being opened , the minntes were read and confirmed . The Secretary reported the death , since the last meeting , of Bro . Eooke Pennington , a mnch

respected P . M . of the Lodge , and it was resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to his bereaved widow . Bros . Brockbank and Newton respectively addressed the brethren , congratulating the Lodge on having , conjointly with the other four Bolton Lodges , been enabled to secure such a splendid building for the working of the

Craffc in the town . All business being concluded , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where a p leasant evening was spent . Ifc may be stated thafc fche building contains on the ground floor a large smoke-room , porter's room , library and lavatories j on the first floor Masonio Hall , 45 ft . by 25 ft .,

and banquet room , 32 ffc . by 21 ^ ft ., separated from the Hall by revolving shutters , so as to be able to form one large room for extraordinary purposes . On this floor also are room for Lodge of Instrnction , ante-room , preparation room , and butler's pantry ,

commnnioating by a hoist with the kitchen in the story above , where are also the care-taker ' s rooms . The premises were erected from plans prepared by Bro . M . Eobinson , a member of the Anchor - and Hope Lodge , and reflect great credit on his taste and ability .

Kingsland Lodge of Instraction , No . 1693 . —Held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Monday , the 5 th inst . Bros . Cooper W . M ., Coseley S . W ., Stockall J . W ., Stretch JS . D ., Hazel J . D ., White I . G ., Trewinnard Treasnrer , Collingridge Secretary , and numerous others . Lodge was opened in due form , and fche minntes of fche lasfc

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hammond ( an Initiate of the Mother Lodge ) acting as candidate . Bros . Hammond and Kildrake answered questions leading to the second degree . Lodge was opened in the second , and

Bro . Snook , as candidate for raising , answered the questions . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Snook candidate . Bros . Hammond and Kildrake 1693 , and Eowe Upton Lodge , were elected members . Lodge closed in dne form , and adjourned till Monday , 12 th September , when Bro . Forge P . M . 1950 W . M . 1693 will rehearse the ceremony of installation .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

PATRIOTIC CHAPTER , No . 51 . A MEETING of tbis Chapter was beld on Tuesday evening , 30 fch August , afc the Cups Hotel , Colchester . In fche course oi the evening Ex . Comp , J . J . C . Turner Z . presented , ou behalf of the members , to Ex . Comp . T . J . Rallin'j ; P . Z . aud S . E ., the clothing of a Past Grand Officer , on tho occasion of his receiving fcho rank of Past Grand Sword Bearer of the Supremo Qrand Chapter of England . Tho

gift was accompanied with a handsomely illuminated list of tho subscribers fco this testimonial , and also of those who subscribed on a recent occasion ( 103 in number ) when Comp . Railing was presented wifch the clothing of a Grand Officer of the Graud Lodge of England . The list of names was preceded by the following inscription : —

s "Presented to W . Bro . Railing P . M . and P . Z . 51 , P . G . Secretary Essex , by the following brethren of the Angel Lodge , No . 51 , aud Companions of the Patriotic Chapter , together with a jewel of 18-carafc gold and Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter clothing , npon

his appointment to the offices of Past Assistant Graud Director of Ceremonies ofthe Grand Lodge of England and Past Grand Sword Bearer of the Supreme Grand Chapter , and as a mark of respect and esteem , and in acknowledgment of his valuable services as Secretary and Scribe E . "

LEBANON CHAPTER , No . 1326 . THE installation meeting of this Chapter was held on Saturday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Red Lion Hotol , Hampton . Present—Comps . J . J . Marsh Prov . G . S . B . M . E . Z ., H . Maunder Williams H ., John Hammond Treasnrer , J . VV . Hani y S . E ., H . Hooper S . N ., G . It . Langley P . S ., R . F . Potter 1 st A . S ., C . VV . Fox P . Z ., J . C . Woodrow

PZ ., T . Moody P . Z ., W . Hammond P . Z . ; C . W . Baker , J . A . Wilson , W . Kite , R . Masters , T . Poore P . Z . Visitors—Comps . VV . H . Lee P . Z 975 Prov . G . Assist . S . E ., J . Warner J . 1318 , II . Forss Z . I : i 23 , H . VV . Mayes 255 , VV . VV . Lee 1524 , J . H . Woistencroft A . S . 198 . The Convocation having been opened , and the minntes eotit ' irmed , Comp . VV . H . Lee installed Comps . H . Maunder Williams ami J . VV . Hartley into the chairs of Z . and J . respectively . The following Oilicers were

invested : —Comps . H . Hooper S . E ., G . R . Langley S . N ., II . F . Potter P-S ., C . W . Baker 1 st , A . S ., J . A . Wilson 2 nd A . S . A hearty vole of thanks was accorded to Comp . W . H . Lee for his services as Installing Officer , aud he waa unanimously elected art honorary member . Letters of regret for non attendance were read from Comps . Ockenden , H . elect , aud several other Companions . The Convocation was closed in due form , and a pleasant oveuiug vvas subsequently spe nt under the presidency of fchs M . E . Z .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . H . C . BOLT , P . M . WITH sincere regret we hear of the death of Bro . H . 0 . Bolt , proprietor of the "Royal" and other hotels in Torquay , which melancholy event occurred suddenly , a few days ago . Bro . Bolt was an active and zealous Mason , and the manner in which he catered for the entertainments

of the local Lodges won for him the highest respect . For many years he held a foremost position amongst the hotel proprietors of thafc fashionable watering-place , and IIH demise , at a comparatively early age , is the source of

widespread regret . The funeral took place at the Torquay Cemetery , in the presence of a large concourse of spectators . The cortege , consisting of a hearse and about twenty coaches , left the hotel at half-past eight in the

morning , the Royal Italian band , which stood outside , playing the "Dead March" from " Saul . " On arriving at the Cemetery , the funeral party were met by the Rev . E . P . Gregg , rector of Upton , who performed the burial

service . The coffin was literally obscured by a profusion of beautiful wreaths and floral crosses , the last tribute of respect from friends and relatives of the deceased . In addition to the large number of personal friends , the

funeral was attended by about thirty members of the local Masonic Lodges , who placed sprigs of acacia upon the bier . The outer coffin was of polished English oak , with brass furniture and brass raised breastplate , with the following inscription : — " Hugh Charles Bolt . Died 25 th August 1887 , aged 52 years . "

BRO . J . PINKER . The funeral of Bro . J . Pinker , of Bath , one of tbe victims

of the recent yachting accident at Ilfracombe , took place on Wednesday last week at Locksbrook . A deep and wide-spread feeling of sympathy had been evoked , and the interment was witnessed by a large assemblage of friends ,

who attended to pay a last tribute of respect . The coffin was borne on an open hearse , and was covered with beautiful wreaths and crosses ; the cortege was made up of several mourning and private carriages . A number of the

employes of the deceased s firm followed , as also did the choir of St . John ' s , Weston , where Bro . Pinker was the Organist . At tbe Cemetery gates the funeral party was joined by a large body of Freemasons , members of the

Bath City Band , the Iloral Fete Committee , ancl members of the Bath Rowing Club , of which deceased was one of the promoters . Tho three local Masonic Lodges were represented as follows : —Royal Cumberland , No . 41 : Bros . T . E . Wilton W . M ., T . B . Moutrie P . M ., J . Rubie

P . M ., S . G . Mitchell P . M ., F . Wilkinson P . M ., C . W . Radway P . M ., R . B . Cater P . M . ; E . J . B . Mercer P . M .,

li . L . Jervis J . D ., J . Robinson , S . van Praag , James Stagg and S . Bigwood Tyler . Royal Sussex , No 53 : Bros . Col . J . R . Fotd P . M ., Sondermanu P . M ., I . Surnsion . Royal Albert Edward , No . 906 ; Bros . V . Glover P . M ., J . Knisrht

P . M ., W . H . Baker S . D ., J . Banks . Tho burial service was conducted by the Rev . J . Stedman , vicar of Sfc . John ' s , Lower Weston , and fche Rev . F . J . Poynfcon , rector of

Kilston . A large number of floral tributes were received from friends , amongst whom our deceased brother was well known and deservedly esteemed .

We have much pleasure in calling attention to a letter we have received from Bro . Jas . Stevens , which will bo found in our correspondence columns . He refers to tbe remarks in our lasfc week ' s issue under fche heading of "Returning to

Labour , and expresses his willingness to arrange for the delivery of his Lectures on Masonic Ritual during the ensuing season . We have had frequently to record tlie proceedings of numerous Lodges on occasions when Bro .

btevens has lectured during tho past two years , and the "Tongue of good report " has always been heard on behalf of his lectures . We commend bis letter to the attention ol Lodges when work is "alack , " and of Lodges of Instruction at all times .

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M A S O X I C rJ K < J T U R m . KNOBS AND EXCRESCENCES . HRO . JAMES STEVENS P . M . P . Z . is open to accept , inv . rationa \ ) for the delivery of his LECTURE in METROPOLITAN or PROVINCIAL LODGES , or LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . No Lecture ice > travelling expenses only accepted . Address—Clapham a . W .