St. John's Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons.

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —At Bro . Maidwell's , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , E . G ., on Thursday , 9 th inst . Tho Fifteen Sections were worked , under tho presidency of Bro . W . McDonald S . D . 1145 , assisted by Bros . C . II . Webb Preceptor as T . P . M ., and T . J . Barnes P . M . 551 and 933 , and W . H . Myers P . M . 820 and 1445 as Senior and Junior Wardens

respectively . The questions wero ably put , and exceptionally well answered by the following brethren : —First Lecture : —Bros . Jones , H . Seymour-Clarke , E . H . Norden , I . P . Cohen , Duroll , Hogg , ancl Musto . Second Lecture : —Bros . Vallentine , Cundick , Grammer , Myors , and Musto . Third Lecture : —Bros . J . Da Silva , T . J . Maidwell , and T . J . Barnos . After tho conclusion of tho Sections , Bros .

Johnson , Pardon , Fenn , S . Vallentine P . M . 9 , Loano , Clements , Stewart , Schweitzer , C . Lorkin , Easton , and Soymonr-CIarko were unanimously elected members of the Lodge of Instruction . A cordial vote of thanks was proposed by Bro . Webb to the presiding W . M . for the able and masterly manner in which he hacl performed the arduous duties of the chair , and that honorary membership

of the Lodge be conferred on him . Thia was carried by acclamation , and after the W . M . had responded , a vote of thanks was accorded to the brethren who had worked the Sections . This was responded to by Bro . T . J . Barnes , who expressed his admiration of the manner in which the working had been performed , both by the W . M . and assisting brethren ; ho was convinced those who had

worked that evening would , if called upon , again do so . About forty brethren were in attendance . On tho 16 th inst ., Bros . H . J . Phillips W . M ., Da Silva S . W ., N . P . Vallentine J . W ., Gartley S . D ., Wardl . G ., Webb Preceptor , L . Norden Secretary , and Bros . Tobias , Paton , Schweitzer , and E . H . Norden . After nsual formalities , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of

initiation , Bro . Paton candidate . Bro . E . H . Norden answered the usual questions leading to the second degree , and was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . E . H . Norden as candidate . Bro . Paton , a candidate for raising , ably answered the questions leading to the third degree . Bro . Da Silva worked the first section of tho Second

Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The sum of one guinea was voted to the Fund for Providing a Christmas Entertainment to tho inmates of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Bros . H . J . Phillips and Da Silva were elected Auditors for the current year . All Masonic business being ended , the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —At Bro . Smyth's , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on 14 th inst . Bros . Dignam W . M ., Smyth S . W ., Christian J . W ., Glass S . D ., Polak J . D ., Carr I . G ., J . Lorkin Sec , P . M . Wallington Preceptor also Bros . Wardell , Dallas , Morling , Brasted , Edwards , Catlin , Larter , Clark , Hoare , Floyd , Garrod . After preliminaries Bro . Edwards answered the

question leading to the second degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Edward was passed . Lodge opened and closed in the third degree , Bro . Christian worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . J . Garrod gave the lecture of the second tracing board . Lodge was closed in the second degree , and Bro . Brasted worked the first section of tho first

lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Morling and Hoare wore elected members . Bro . Smyth was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was then closed in dne form and adjourned . A cordial vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to the W . M . for the very able manner in which he had performed the duties of the chair .

Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday the 8 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Reading , Bros . W . Ferguson W . M ., J . Early Danks I . P . M ., Blackwell S . W ., R . Dowsett J . W ., Stransom Treas ., Ivey P . M . Sec , Rev . C R . Honey S . D ., J . H . Hawkes J . D ., W . J . Browne D . C , W . Ravenscroft jnn . Steward , Prickett I . G ., Hemmings Tyler . P . M . ' s Hurley , Pulley , Flanagan , Margrett . Bros .

Tegg , Weatherhead , Bailey , Collins , Cordrey , Mace , Goff , Titcombe , H . Ferguson , Wort . Visitors—Bros . Wake Rothesay 1687 , S . Bradley W . M . 41 , Withers Sec . 414 , F . Ferguson S . D . 414 , C G . Hawkes 414 , J . E . Sydenham 414 . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Mr . Joseph Greenaway was balloted for as a candidate for initiation , and declared to bo

elected . Mr . Stephen Knight and Mr . Wm . Joseph James , both elected at the last regular Lodgo , were initiated into Freemasonry . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , when the W . M . resigned his gavel into the hands of the I . P . M ., who announced that Bro . Mace was a candidate to be raised to the third degree . This brother having satisfactorily answered the questions leading from the second to the

third , was entrusted and retired . The Lodge was opened in the third , and Bro . Mace was raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the I . P . M . having conducted the imposing ceremony in his usual correct and impressive manner , the effect of which was considerabl y increased by the vocal and instrumental accompaniment , under the direction of Bro . Hickie Org . The Lodge was resumed to tho first degree , when

Bros . Cordrey , Vowles , aud Hukins , were appointed on the Permanent Committee . After a proposal of a candidate for initiation , and the usual ceremonies , the Lodge was closed . We omitted , on the 27 th ult ., in our report of the installation meeting , to take note of an interesting ceremony that occurred at the banquet . The toast of the Visitors was responded to by Bro .

Hackford P . M . 1328 , who complimented the W . M . and Officers upon the excellent working he had that day witnessed , and expressed the great pleasure he had felt in attending the Lodge at different times under the Mastership of Bro . Danks , to whom he would beg to offer ( with the permission of the W . M . ) a P . M . collar and silver jewel , duly

inscribed , subscribed for by a few P . M . s iu London , who appreciated his correct working , and who wished to present him with some memento of their regard . The I . P . M ., in a felicitous speech , returned his best thanks for the kindness shown to him b y his London brethren .

St. John's Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons.

Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , No . 1278 . —On Wednesday , 15 th December , at Rro . Hurley ' s , Limb Tavern , opposite Rethnal Green Junction Railway Station . Present—Hros . Stewart W . M ., Brittain S . W ., Chitson J . W ., Hand Sec , Ward S . D ., Hammond J . D ., Wooding E . G ., McDonald Preceptor pro tem . Visitors—Bros . Clark , Christian , Munro , Quay , Clements , Dardeime , and

Abrahams . After preliminaries tho W . M . rehearsed tho ceremony of passing , Bro . Clark acting as candidate . Bro . Christian gavo the traditional history . Bro . Christian worked the third section of tho lecture , assisted by tlio brethren . The Lodgo was closed in tho third and second degree , and Bro . Christian worked tho third and fourth sections of tho first lecture , assisted by tho brethren ; after other incidental business tho Lodge was closed in dne form .

Old England Lodge , No . 1790 . —At a meeting of this Lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , New Thornton , Croydon , on Monday , 13 th inst ., Bro . B . Buckworth officiated as W . M ., Bro . Fonlsham I . P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Northumberland as Treasurer , II . Harlandas S . W ., F . C . Pascall as J . W ., E . Whittaker ns S . D ., E . Daniel P . M . ns J . D ., J . Sergeant as I . G ., Bavin Tyler , and Bros . Abrahams , Baber , Gates ,

Gillingham , Legg , Hanson , Ridpath , Shakespeare , Sheadd P . M . 720 , Shorfeld , Smith , ' Taylor , and Whito ; Visiting Bros ., S . Clarke 1586 , and Joseph Laskoy P . M . 72 . Lodge having been opened , tho minntes of the last meeting were read by Bro . Foulsham and confirmed . Tho W . M . reported with regret that , since their last meeting , they hacl sustained a loss caused by the death of Bro . Robinson , the Secretary ,

and remarked that he had always fonnd Bro . Robinson ready and willing to perform his duties , which were done in a cheerful and satisfactory manner . Ho was one of tlie first initiates , and he had clone such good service to the Lodge , both as Secretary and as a member , that he ( the W . M . ) had no doubt his Officers and brethren wonld deplore tho loss of such a valuable brother . Tho W . M . then

appointed Bro . Baber as Secretary of the Lodgo pro tem . Ho then proposed that a sum of £ 10 10 s be . voted out of tho Lodgo funds to the general subscription that is being raised for the benefit of tho widow and child of Bro . Robinson , and that a subscription bo made among the members in addition , which—after several brethren had referred in feeling terms to the regretted decease of Bro .

Robinsonwas seconded by Bro . Foulsham , aud carried . The Secretary was directed to write a letter to Mrs . Robinson , expressing the condolence of the brethren . Tho Lodge was clothed in mourning as a token of respect . Mr . Charles Tarry having been balloted for and elected , was duly initiated . Bro . Jobbins , of " Constitutional" Lodge , No . 55 ,

was then balloted for , and duly elected a joining member of this Lodgo . Bros . Smith and Ridpath also answered tho necessary questions previous to passing , and the Lodge haying been advanced , they were passed to the second degree . The Lodge was then resnmed in the first degree . One gentleman was proposed for initiation , and tho Lodge closed in the usual form .

Obituary.

Obituary .

ONCE more we havo to record the loss , cansed by death , of one of those brethren whoso decease will cause a gap in the circle of which he was a member , which will be very difficult to fill up . Bro . Robinson , the late Secretary of tho Old England Lodge , No . 1790 , has departed this life , and we have no doubt but that very many members of the Craft , outside the Lodge of which he was a

member , will join tho brethren thereof in their regrets and sympathy with the widow . We understand that , unfortunately , Bro . Robin , son ' s widow and family are left totally unprovided for , and , as will

be seen from the report of the last meeting of tho Old England Lodgo , a subscription is being raised on their behalf . Wo hope that the brethren who have the matter in hand will meet with a hearty response to their call .

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