The Late Duke Of Clarence And Avondale.

THE LATE DUKE OF CLARENCE AND AVONDALE .

A MEMORIAL Service was held at the Parish Churob , Stockport , on the day of the Funeral of the late Duke of Claronce

and Avondale , KG ., & c . & o . The Worshipful Masters and Brethren of the Five Lodges in the Stockport Division of the Province of Cheshire assembled at the White Lion Hotel , Stockport , having obtained a Dispensation from Lord Egerton of Tatton , Rt . Worshipful Prov . Grand Master , to appear in Masonio costume . The Lodge was opened by Bro . C . II . Andrew W . M . of the Senior Lodge , No . 104 . After the reading of the

Dispsnsatioo , by Bro . James Cooksoa P . M . 287 P . P . G . Treasurer , acting Secretary for this gathering , the brethren were formed in procession by Bro . Wm . Booth P . M . P . P . G . D . C , assisted by Bro . John Leigh P . M . 287 P . P . G . S ., and joined the Mayor and Members of the County Council , Corporation Officiate , Volunteers , and gentlemen of tho Borough , in procession to Church , where a solemn service was hold , and a . most appropriate sermon preaohed by the Rector of Stockport . Oa the return of the Brethren from Church , and previous

to closing tbe Lodge , the following vote of sympathy aud oondolence was proposed by the oldest P . M . of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 104 , Bro . John Beresford P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., seoonded by Bro . Rioh . Newhonse Prov . G . Secretary , and supported by Bro . J . C . Blaok P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., to be engrossed on vellum and forwarded in due form to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M .

The Worshipful Masters and Brethren of the Five Lodges of Freemasons in the Stockport Division of the Province of Cheshire ( on their return from the memorial Service , held this day in tbe Parish Chnrob ) , in open Lodge assembled , desire to express to yonr Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master , and

to Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales , their deep sympathy and condolence in the sad bereavement whioh your Royal Highnesses , and the nation at large , have sustained in the lamented death of his Royal Highness the Duke of Clarenoo and Avondale , E . G ., lato P . G . W . and R . W . P . G . M . of Berkshire . ( Signed )

0 . H . ANDREW W . M . St . John's Lodge , No . 104 . HENRY SMITH W . M . Unanimity Lodge , No . 287 . WM . HARGREAVES W . M . Peace Lodge , No . 322 . EDWD . STEVENS W . M . Concord Lodge , No . 323 . J . HERBERT FOSTER , W . M . Grove Lodge , No . 1957 .

JAMES COOKSON P . M . P . P . G . Treasurer , Acting Seoretary . White Lion Hotel , Stockport , 20 th January 1892 . The following are names of the Brethren who signed tho attendance sheets sent . Many brethren , in addition , joined in the procession .

Bros . C . H . Andrew W . M . 104 , H . Smith W . M . 287 , W . Hargreaves W . M . 322 , Edward Stevens W . M . 323 , J . Herbert Foster W . M . 1957 , Richard Newhonse Prov . Grand Secretary , Herbert Finch P . M . 104 Prov . Grand Registrar , James Cookson P . M . P . P . G . T ., W . Booth P . M . P . P . G . D . C , Henry Darbyshiro P . M . 1999 , George

Gaskill P . M . 104 , John Beresford P . M . 104 P . P . G . S . D ., Edmund Johnson P . M . 104 P . P . G . A . D . C , the Rev . A . Symonds J . W . 287 P . P . G . ChaplaiD , Joseph Fox P . M . 104 , Charles Clarks-m P . M . 104 , William G . Cave P . M . 104 , J . Foster Lomas S . D . 104 Sam C . Barlow 104 , J . A . Jones 104 , James Stafford 104 , J . Lee

Newton 104 , John Leigh P . M . 287 P . P . G . S ., Thos . E . Rigby P . M . 287 , Thos . Thorniley P . M . 287 , A . Taylor P . M . 287 , C . Dawson P . M . 2 S 7 , J . T . Hudson P . P . G . S . 287 , Goo . Roberts P . P . G . S . 287 , Jas . A .

Cookson 287 , A . J . Hewitt 287 , F . G . Brooke 287 , Jno . Wakefield 2 S 7 P . P . G . S ., John Nicholson P . M . 322 , Jno . Gonld P . M . 322 , Sidney May P . M . 322 , Jas . Worsnup P . M . 322 , Geo . Ball 322 , C M . Armitago 322 , Josh . Clark P . M . 323 , S . Lowe P . M . 323 , C F . Atkinson P . M .

323 , Geo . Atkinson P . M . 323 , Thos . Whalley P . M . 323 , Geo . Boot-hby P . M . 323 , T . C . Caldwell 323 , Wm . M . Walmsley S . D . 323 , R . Clayton P . M . 1957 , Hy . Lomas P . M . 1957 , 0 . Hogginbottom S . W . 1957 , C .

Bickerton 1957 , W . Rowbottom 1957 , W . Hebden Browne 1325 ( Liverpool ) . Bro . Past Master Finch then very rightly proposed a special vote of thanks to Bro . Cookson PM . for tbe prompt manner ( in ooojaaetion with Bro . Simmonds Prov . Grand Chaplain ) he bad acted in summoning the brethren together to pay tho last sad office of respect

to such a worthy and distinguished brother . The resolution found a ready response , and Bro . Cookson , in a few brief but well-chosen words , replied , expressing his gratification at such good results . Tbe Lodge was then closed in due form and with solemn prayer . The brethren and visitors were then provided with tea , and great credit waB due to Mrs . Robertson , the hostess , for the comfortable repast provided , at only a few hours' notice .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER .

A QUARTERLY Convocation of tbe Supremo Grand Chapter will be beld at Freemasons' Hall , London , on Wednesday , the 3 rd day of February , at six o ' clock iu the evening .

BUSINESS . Tho minutes of the last Quarterly Convocation to be read for cosi firmation .

Royal Arch.

THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF GENERAL PURPOSES . To the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England . The Committeo of General Purposes bog to report that they have oxamiued tho accounts from the 21 st October 1891 , to the 19 th January 1892 , both inclusive , which they fiud to be as follows : —

£ s d i £ s d Balanco Grand Chap- Disbursements during ter - - - 488 1 10 ! the quarter - 289 0 10 Unappropriated Ac- ! Balance - - . 614 17 3 count ... 187 13 10 i ,, Unappropriated Subsequent Receipts 42 G 18 9 j Account - 198 16 4 £ 1102 14 5 £ 1102 14 5

which balances aro in the Bank of England , Western Branoh . [ The Committee have likewiso to report that they have received tho following Petitions : — lft . From Companions Ernest Edmund N-wnham as Z ., Osborn

Hambrook Date as H ., George Charles Stapyltm Adkins as J ., and six ethers for a Chapter to bo attached to tho Rockv Park Lodge , No . 2252 , Barkly East , South Africa , to be called ' "Tho Apex Chapter , " and to meet at tho Masonio Rooms , Barkly East , South Africa ( E . D . )

2 nd . From Companions William Sburmur as Z ., Charles Rawle as H ., Christopher George Cutohey as J ., and twelve others for a Chapter to be nttaohed to the Guelph Lodge , No . 1685 , Leyton , to be called the " Guelph Chapter , " and to meet at the Red Lion Hotel , Leytonstone , in the London District .

3 rd . From Companions Augustus Frederick Clarke Alport as Z ., William Brooks Coburn as H ., Thomas Patriok James May as J ., and six others for a Chapter to be attached to the Charles Warren Lodge , No . 1832 , Kimberley , South Africa , to be called "The Charles Warren Chapter , " and to meet at the Masonio Temple , Dutoitspan Road . Kimberley , Griqnaland West , South Africa .

4 th . From Companions Frederick Hilton as Z ., Henry George Martin as H ., Frank Williams as J ., and eight others for a Chapter to be attached to the Rose Lodge , No . 1622 , Camberwell , to be called "The Rose Chapter , " and to meet at the Surrey Masonic Half , Camberwell , LondoD .

The foregoing petitions being in all respects regular , the Committee recommend that tho prayers thereof be respectively granted . The Committee have also to report that they have received a memorial from the Principals and Members of the Holy Mount Chapter , No . 121 , Penzance , Cornwall , praying for a Charter of Confirmation , the original being lost .

Tho Committee recommend that a Charter of Confirmation bo granted to tbe above named Chapter . The Committeo have further received memorials , with copies of minutes , for permission to remove the following Chapters : —

Tho Phoenix Chapter , No . 904 , from the Ship Hotel , to the Masonic Hal ' , Domone-Iane , Uotherham , Yorkshire ( W . D . ) Tho Good Iutent Chapter , No . 307 , from the Whito Horse Hotel , to tbo Masonic Rooms , Hebden Bridge , Yorkshire ( W . D . ) .

Tho Tyno Chapter , No . 991 , from the Masonic Hall , Wellington ! Quay , to the Masonic Hall , Wallsend , Northumberland . Tho Macdonald Chapter , No . 1216 , from the Head Quartera 1 st Surrey Volunteer Rifles , to the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell ( London ) .

The Cable Chapter , No . 1 / 04 , from the Terminus Hotel , Cannonstreet , to the Cnfe Royal , Regent-street ( London ) . The Mozart Chapter , No . 1929 , from the Griffin Hotel , Kingston , to the Greyhound Hotol , Croydon , Surrey .

The Victoria Chapter , No . 1056 , from the Masons' Hall , Masons ' Avenue , to ths Holborn Viaduot Hotel Holborn , ( Loudon ) . Tho Derby Chapter , No . 1055 , from the Masonic Rooms Cheetham , to tho Victoria Hotel , Manchester , Lancashire

The Committee recommend that the removal of these Chaptsrs be sanctioned . The Committeo beg to recommend , and tbe President will move ;—" That , the sum of cue hundred gniuesis bo granted from tho funds of this Graud Chapter as a donation ( o the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for A ;; id Freetnaeor . s and the Widows of Freoinasons . "

( Signed ) ROBERT GREY , President . FKEEMASOXS' HALL , LONDON , W . C 20 th January 1892 .

Tho "Masonio Calendar and Pocket Book" for 1892 , with the days and months of meetings of Lodges and Chapters , including the names of Present and Past Grand Officers of the Grand Chapter , can bo had at the Office of tbe Grand Scribe E ., price 2 s . Postage 2 s l . Ad .

The Calendar Committee direct the attention of Masters of Lodges and Principals of Chapters to the necessity of communicating to the Grand Scribe E . immediate notice of any change in the day or place of meeting of Lxlgos or Chapters . —Vide Book of Constitutions , Articles 169 , 170 , aud Royal Arch Regulations , Rulo 86 .

Birth.

BIRTH .

WOODFIBLD . —On tUcSOth inst ., tit Ii HuiUueaton Koarl , 'i ' ufnell Park , K ., the wife of C ! . W . WoodlioUl of a daughter .