Masonic Impostors.

duly registered Secretary of a Lodge within his Province , supply a blank copy of the " Secretary's Certificate , " stamped with the seal of the Province , in duplicate to the Lodge Secretary , who shall fill in the required particulars , hand one copy to the applicant , and return the duplicate copy to the Provincial Grand Secretary .

( 5 . ) The Almoner of any Lodge shall be entitled to charge to the Sojourners' Fund of his Lodge such expenses as he may have incurred in securing the legitimate distribution of relief , or such expenses as he may have incurred in the detection and punishment of impostors upon the fund . The particulars of such expenses shall be entered in a book , and submitted to the Auditors of the Lodge at least once in every year .

Royal Arch.—Ireland.

ROYAL ARCH . —IRELAND .

ST . JOHN CHAPTER , No . 697 . ON Tuesday evening , 12 fch inst ., the ordinary monthly meeting of this Chapter was held in the Masonic rooms , Warrenpoint , those present including Comps . Thomson Z ., Rev . Dr . Glenning H ., Dr . Forshaw acting J ., W . Cowin , J . 0 . Ingram , H . L . Booth , J . Robb , J . Grandy , W . Jones , and visiting Companions Chas . F . Forshaw , LL . D ., Zetland , No . 603 , and 3 . N . SmithPhilanthropicNo . 304 both under the English Constitution

, , , . TU . , : „ 4 . — _ . _ , T _ , . _ -. _ . -IT _ . -. The minutes of the last regular Chapter were read and confirmed , and Bro . the Rev . Dr . Naylor , Vicar of Warrenpoint , was proposed as a candidate for exaltation and duly elected , the ceremony being arranged to take place next month . Bro . Dr . Forshaw ( the Yorkshire representative of . the FBEEMASON ' CHKONICLE ) was , on the motion of Companion H . L . Booth , seconded by W . Jones Scribe E ., unanimously and with enthusiasm elected member of the after which

an Honorary Chapter , , by special request of the Convocation , he delivered an address on Royal Arch Masonry in England , pointing out the difference between the Royal Arch under the English Constitution from that under the Irish , and it was arranged that on some future occasion the doctor should be invited to deliver before the members of the Sfc -. John Lodge and Chapter his Lecture on Freemasonry .

SPIEBS AND POND Limited notify that the share transfer books will be closed from the 20 fch to the 30 fch instant , both inclusive , for the purpose of preparing dividend warrants for the first instalment of 4 s per share ( less income tax ) on account of the dividend for the year ending 31 st March 1900 , which will be posted to the shareholders on the 1 st October next .

Bro . P . C . Jarrett recently moved in the Grand Lodge of Victoria for the abolition of the " joining" fee , and stated that there were 7 , 000 affiliated Masons in the territory , as against 10 , 000 or 12 , 000 unaffiliated .

The Theatres, &C.

The Theatres , & c

Adelphi . —7-45 , With flying colours . BfatinSe , Wednesday , 2 . Comedy . —8 ' 15 , The Ghetto . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Court . —8-30 , Wheels within Wheels . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Covent Garden . —Promenade Concerts . Drury Lane . —7-30 , Hearts are Trumps . Matinee , Saturday . Duke of York's . —8 , An American Citizen . Gaiety . —8-15 , A Runaway Girl . Matinde , Saturday , 2 . Globe . —8 , The Gay Lord Quex . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Haymarket . —8-30 , The Degenerates . Matiuee , Wednesday and Saturday ,

2-30 . Her Majesty's . —Wednesday , 20 th September , King John . Lyceum . —8 , The Silver King . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 . Lyric—8-30 , El Capitan . Matinee , Thursday , 2-30 . New Olympic—8-15 , A trip to Midget town . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 . 30 . Prince of Wales's . —Thursday , 21 st Setember , 8-15 , The Moonlight

Blossom . Princess ' s . —7-45 , Going the Pace . Savoy . —8-30 , H . M . S . Pinafore . Trial by Jury . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Shaftesbury . —8 , The Belle of New York . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 . Strand . —8-30 , The last Chapter . Matinee , Wednesday , 2-30 . Vaudeville . —815 Hook and Eye . 9 , The Elixir of Youth . Matinee , Wednesday , 3 .

Alexandra . —Nexfc week , 7-45 , The Gay Parisienne . Dalston . —Next week , 7-45 , Tommy Atkins . Grand . —Next week , 7-30 , Little Miss Nobody . Queen ' s Opera House , Crouch End . —Next week , The Skirt Dancer Standard . —Next week , The Trumpet Call . Surrey . —Next week , London by day and night .

Alhambra . —7 . 45 , Variety Entertainment . A Day Off , Napoli , & c . Aquarium . —The world ' s great Show . The Great Fight . Varied Perform ances , daily . Empire . —7 -50 , Variety Entertainment . Round the Town again , & c . London Pavilion . —8 , Variety Entertainment .

Oxford . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment , Talma , & c . Saturday , 2-15 also . Palace . —7-40 , Variety Entertainment . New American Biograph , & c . Satur day , 2 also . Royal . —7-30 , Variety Company . A duel in the snow . Saturday , 2-30 also . Tivoli . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . Vanity Fair , & c . Saturday , 2-15 also

Alexandra Palace . —Varied attractions daily . Crystal Palace . —Varied attractions daily . Agricultural Hall . —Mohawk Minstrels . Earl ' s Court . —Savage South Africa , & c . Egyptian Hall—3 and 8 , Mr . J . N . Maskelyne ' s entertainment . Madame Tussatid ' s ( Baker Street Station ) . —Open daily . Portrait models ol modern celebrities , & c . Moore and Burgess Minstrels ( St . James ' s Hall ) . —Every evening at 8 , Monday , Wednesday and Saturday afc 3 and 8 .

Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings .

CRAFT : METROPOLITAN .

UPTON LODGE , No . 1227 . IT is generally recognised that " good wine needs no bush , " and equally the best of good things in every other sphere of life are their own recommendation . This is essentially the case with Masonic meetings , for despite the equality of Freemasonry , there are different classes of Lodges , just as there are varied temperaments and different ideas among the members , and what would be regarded as eminently satisfactory by one class would be

viewed with mixed feelings by another . But there is always the possibility of the happy medium , and the judicious blending of the most popular ideas of what constitutes perfection ; and when this is carried out with enthusiasm , and a determination to win success , it seldom happens that anyone has cause to grumble or complain . The Upton Lodge may be taken as a case in point . Composed of enthusiastic Brethren , the work of Freemasonry is afc all times regarded by them as being of paramount importance , and as a consequence

the Masters of the Lodge have long set an example to their fellows , by making themselves proficient in the ritual of the threo degrees , and expecting the same from their assistant Officers . As we have always regarded first impressions of Freemasonry as likely to have a marked effect on a Brother ' s career in the Craft , we have no hesitation in saying it is to the careful rendering of the ceremonies that tho Upton Lodge owes much of its success .

Further than this , the Lodge has always held a high reputation for its liberality , and its active sympathy with those in distress , and much of the conviviality which is so prominent a feature at its after proceedings doubtless arises from the sense of satisfaction associated with the knowledge of having done something for those in need , in the hope of affording them some little consolation , and perhaps leading them on to a fresh start in life .

However this may be , it is proverbial tho meetings of the Upton Lodge are among the most enjoyable of any held in the metropolis , and they usually provide ample material on which to reflect , and look back upon with satisfaction . Such was the case on Thursday , when the installation meeting was held at the quarters of the Lodge at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , and passed off so successfully as to deserve recognition as another point added to the high reputation so long enjoyed by the Lodge .

The chair was occupied by Bro . W . Athol Bray W . M ., who was supported by Bros . H . J . Rowberry J . W ., Charles Gieseke P . M . Treas ., C . J . Free P . M . Sec , W . J . Carroll S . D ., R . F . Thomson J . D ., Alfred Noble I . G ., G . W , Flatman A . D . C , W . T . Hustwayte Assist . Steward , E . C . Holmes Org ., Past Masters H . Hyde , E . M . Jefferey , W . Schmidt , J . Stroud , G . A . Peters , Edwin Hill , and a large number of other members of the Lodge , together with the

following Visitors : Bros . J . Weymouth I . P . M . 1343 , J . Oxley P . M . 1306 , H . J Tibbatts P . M . 2396 , F . R . Gurriey 2518 , H . Oxford 871 , John Songhurst P . M 227 , F . W . Pelling 1343 , T . G . Henrich J . D . 1623 , Jas . Smith P . M . 933 , S . W Vale I . P . M . 861 , Robert Bell 862 , H . Tingle 1598 , W . W . Morgan 177 , G . F Miles W . M . 1351 , F . Fehn 176 , W . Carr ( Melbourne ) , T . Corthine 1668 , F Haswell 1541 , & c .

The usual formalities of opening having been observed , the minutes were confirmed , and the ballot brought into requisition on behalf of four gentlemen , candidates for initiation : Messrs . C . H . Phillips , John Mills , Alfred Giles , and F . A . Laurie , all of whom were accepted and , together with Mr . A . E . Tibbatts , who had'been previously elected , were regularly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . Bro . W . E . Pound was passed to the second degree and then came the chief event of the year , the installation of Bro . Henry James Rowberry J . W ., as ruler of the Lodge .

The chair was taken by Bro . E . M . Jeffery P . M ., who proceeded to obligate the Master-elect and duly elevate him to tho highest position in the Lodge , concluding the work of installation by rendering the three addresses in fine style . The new Master appointed the following as his assistant Officers : W . J . Carroll S . W ., R . F . Thomson J . W ., C . Gieseke P . M . Treas ., C . J . Free P . M . Sec , A . B . Noble S . D ., G . W . Flatman J . D ., R . S . Chapman I . G ., H . Hyde P . M . D . C , J . Baker A . D . C , E . C . Holmes Org ., W . T . Hustwayte and C . W . Cooper Stewards , T . Bowler Tyler .

The new Master had very much pleasure , as his first act in the chair of the Lodge , to present a Past Master ' s jewel to his predecessor , and in doing so he desired , on behalf of the Lodge , to tender the heartiest of good wishes by Bro . Bray for his future happiness , and the thanks of the members for all he had done during the time he had presided over the Lodge . The thanks of the Brethren were voted to Bro . Schmidt P . M ., for the assistance he had rendered in undertaking the duties of S . W . since the death of his friend Bro . Butcher , whose loss had been severely felt in the Lodge and had occasioned genuine regret among its members .

The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , a candidate was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , other business was disposed of , the Lodge was regularly closed , and the Brethren repaired to the banquet table , where a most enjoyable dinner was provided . At its conclusion the usual Loyal toasts were submitted from the chair , the W . M . briefly referring to the estimable qualities of the Queen and the Grand Master . Speaking of the Grand Officers Bro . Rowberry said the Craft could nofc well do without them ; indeed , Masons were indebted to the Grand Officers for upholding the dignity of the Craft .

Bro . W . A . Bray I . P . M . assumed the gavel to propose the toast of the Worshipful Master . He said Bro . Rowberry fully deserved the high honour to which the Brethren had raised him , and he felt sure he would carry out the duties of the appointment in such a way as to advance the welfare of the Lodge during his term of office . The toast was most heartily honoured , the popularity of the Worshipful Master being proved by the warm welcome he received from the Lodge .

The W . M . tendered his most hearty thanks for the toast , and for the very kind reception accorded him by the members . He assured them his thanks came from the bottom of his heart , for the greafc honour they had conferred on him , in having that night elevated him to the highest dignity of the Lodge . He assured them ho would do his utmost to justify the responsibility they had placed in him by thus honouring him . He was very pleased he had joined the Lodge , as therein he bad found happiness and concord ; ho trusted the