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ROYAL MasonicInstitutionfopGIPIS . The 113 th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY , THE 8 TH MAY 1901 , THE M.W.PROGRANDMASTER THE RIGHT HON . THE EARL AMHERST R . W . Prov . Grand Master Kent IN THE CHAIR . Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this important Occasion are earnestly solicited to send in their names to the Secretary , as early as convenient . Stewards are much needed , and their services will be gratefully received . F . R . W . HEDGES , Secretary . Office—5 Freemasons' Hall , London , W . O .

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"THE GRAND SANHEDRIM " A Paper for reading- at Royal Arch Chapters , & c . BY OBLTON COOPER , M . E . Z . 1928 , P . Z . 483 , Price thirteen pence , post free from BRO . ALFRED H . COOPER , PUBLISHER , 19 COLEMAN STREET , LONDOH , E . G .. or from " Freemason ' s Chronicle Office , " New Barnefc .

''A Sprig Of Acacia.''

''A SPRIG OF ACACIA . ''

WE regret to have to announce the death of Bro . W . Asquith , of Halifax , who was born on 16 th March 1840 , and died on Monday , loth inst , after a long and most painful illness , borne with the greatest fortitude . He had been connected all his life with the machine tool trade , but for the last fifteen months he had taken no active part in the

management of the successful and well-known business established by him thirty-six years ago , now being carried on at Highroad Well Works , Flalifax . During his career Bro . Asquith built many tools of large dimensions for the British and foreign Governments , and the leading engineering works in this country and America . Bro . Asquith was undoubtedly a man

of shrewd business and mechanical ability , an acknowledged authority in and thorough master of his profession , and a strict disciplinarian , while scrupulously fair . His ideas of conducting his works were on the most advanced present-day lines , and aimed at advancing the accuracy and lessening the

cost of production . Bro . Asquith did not identif y himself with public life , but held , at various times , important offices in a private capacity and in private and social life . He had no particular hobby , beyond being thoroughly wrapped up in his endeavours to make his name take the foremost rank in the

trade , and sparing no effort to accomplish that end . He was one of the founders of the De Warren Lodge , No . 1 304 , and held all the Offices in connection with that Lodge . He was hi ghly and widel y respected , and his trade has undoubtedl y lost one of its most energetic and eminent members

THE death is announced of M . Cercueil , a very eminent member of the French Masonic Lodge . It was M . Cercueil who , at the risk of their lives , led the historic deputation of Freemasons during the Commune from Paris to Versailles ,

for the purpose of bringing about a reconciliation between M . Thiers and the insurgents . The deceased was also the author of several useful works on pauperism and intelligent philanthrophy . — " Birmingham Daily Post . "

WE tender Fraternal sympathy , to our Brother Charles Collette , the well-known comedian , on the death of his father , who passed away on Monday of last week in his ei ghtyfourth year . There was . a memorial service at the Charterhouse on the following Wednesday , and the interment subsequentl y was carried out at Tower Hamlets Cemetery .

THE funeral of the late Bro . E . W . Evans , of Newport , took place last month at the local cemetery . Fie was a Past Master of the Albert Edward Lodge , and at the time of his death . Tyler to the three Newport Lodges . A large number of fellow Masons attended the funeral , and the coffin was covered with floral tributes .

MUCH regret has been expressed at the death of . Bro . A . Coe , who officiated as T yler to several of the Bri ghton Lodges . He passed away , after a short illness , at his residence in Milton Road , Brighton ,

Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings tor insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge on other proceedings . We do not sanction anyone attending Lodge meetings as our repre - sentative without a specific invitation .

CRAFT : METROPOLITAN .

New Concord Lodge , No . 813 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . JOHN HOWARD . THE annual festival of this well known and popular Lodge , which was consecrated in 1 S 60 , is one of those Masonic events which is always anticipated with pleasure , and enjoyed with satisfaction , therefore we accepted with alacrity the invite of Brother John Howard , the W . M .-elect , to attend the Installation meeting , which took place on Thursday , 21 st inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street , E . G .

Those present included Bros . W . M . Johnson W . M ., R . Clark I . P . M ., Alfred J . Potter P . M . Secretary , John Howard S . W . W . M .-elect , Isidor Keiser J . W ., L . A . Margetts S . D ., E . H . E . Fletcher J . D ., R . J . Fletcher I . G ., A . K . Tuberfield Tyler ; Past Masters John Ingram Moar , C . H . Ockelford , Charles Weeden . H . D . Blake , H . Sprake : Bros . A . Bernstein , P . Cordell , J . Cox , J . R .

Cordell , R . H . Tickle , F . Wade , E . Fletcher , J . Taylor , A . Smith , W . Carter , W . Venner , . R . G . Nickolls , S . J . Britton , A . Larcher , A . Denton , H . Watkins , M . Ellis , C . Cook , J . Lewin , M . Wenborn , W . Chittock , A . E , Burnett , L " . Wild H . Garrett , R . Anderson . A . Amedie , G . C . Innes , W . Hammond , J . L . Van Hilden , T . W . Couch . C . Reed , F . Mason , J . C . Smellie , and several others .

Amongst the visitors we had the pleasure of seeing Bros . John Mears W . M . 788 , A . Green 193 , J . Marcham S 61 , F . A . Slater J . W . 1 S 04 , G . Walfield W . M . 2184 , F . Baddelin J . W . 2530 , C . G . Zander W . M . 201 , G . H . Irish 340 , John O'Conner W . M . 1632 , H . G . Gush P . M . 1541 Preceptor of the New Concord Instruction Lodge , W . E . Jones P . M . 206 , F . J . Holdworth W . M . 153 8 , H . Metcalf 1970 , G . J . . Vanderpump P . M . 1 S 6 3 , J . Wynman , & c .

The proceedings commenced with praiseworthy punctuality at 5 . 30 , when Bro . W . M . Johnson opened the Lodge in due form , and the minutes of the January and emergency meetings were read and confirmed .

The W . M . said before they proceeded further he had a very pleasant duty to perform , and that was to present Bro . John Marcham with a testimonial , for the many and valuable services he had rendered to the Lodge during the past twenty years . Addressing Bro . Marcham he said he had seen many Masters of the Lodge during that time , and he believed if they were all present that night they

would each echo the sentiments of approval . In the name of the Past Masters , Officers and Brethren of the'New Concord Lodge he had very much pleasure in presenting the testimonial , which was intended as a recognition of services rendered to the Lodge , and he trusted the recipient might be spared for many years to look upon it and think of the numerous friends he had made in connection with the Lodge .

Bro . Marchani , who was visibly affected , said he never expected that . He should never forget th / eir kindness , and most sincerely thanked the W . M . and Brethren for their presentation . ( The testimonial was engrossed on vellum , and was magnificently framed . ) The principal business of the evening was then proceeded with . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Charles Weeden P . M ..

who , acting as Installing Master , declared all Offices vacant and requested Bros . R . Clark P . M . and H . D . Blake P . M . to assist him as Wardens pro . tern . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and Bro . John Howard W . M .-elect was presented by Bro . John . Ingram Moar P . M . Director of Ceremonies . He duly signified his assent to the ancient charges and regulations , and a strong Board of Installed Masters

being formed he was formally inducted into the chair of King Solomon for the ensuing twelve months . The Brethren having been re-admitted the W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the different degrees . The installation ceremony was admirabl y performed by Bro . Weeden , whose subsequent delivery of the three addresses elicited the hearty appreciation of all present . The W . M . appointed the Officers for the ensuing year , as follow : —Bros . J .

Keiser S . W ., R . Fletcher J . W ., C . J . Stevens Chaplain , . H . J . Cabb P . M . ( who , unavoidably absent , will be re-invested later on ) Treas A . J . Potter P . M . Sec , H . E . Fletcher S . D ., H . West T . D ., W . H Carter I . G ' ., R . H . Tickle Org ., J . I . Moar P . M . D . C ., A Bernstein A . D . C ., C . H . Ockelford P . M . and T . J . Taylor Stewards , A . K . Tuberfield Tyler . From the impressive way in which the Worshipful Master invested the Officers there can be little doubt that a happy and successful year awaits him .

The balance sheet , which showed a very satisfactory position of affairs , was adopted . Many letters were read bv the Secretary . The resignation of a Brother was accepted with regret . The Worshi pful Master read a telegram from his son and received the congratulations of the visiting Brethren , after which the Lodge was closed . Everything worked well and smoothly , without haste or delay , . and terminated exactly at the time specified .

The Brethren now adjourned to the banquet room , ' where an excellent dinner was provided , Bro . S . J . AVells looking after the comfort of the company in his usual attentive manner . The banquet reflected great credit on the famous old establishment . At the termination of the . repast , grace was sung , and then Bro , Howard rose to propose the toasts , his reception on rising proving