Royal Arch.

England , both by its numbers and its contributions to the Charities . That vvas to a very great extent due to the popularity of his lordship , and he , the M . E . Z ., felt sure his lordship regarded both as personal compliments . He asked them in the future , as in the past , to prove their appreciation of their Grand Superintendent hy acts of Masonic Charity rather than by complimentary rhetoric at the

banquet table . The toast having been drunk vvith enthusiasm , the M . E . Z . proposed the toast of " The Prov . G . H ., Comp . Eastes , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Comp . Mason , in response , said he felt it a great honour indeed to have his name coupled vvith so important a toast .

It vvas a great disappointment to them not to have their esteemed Prov . G . H . vvith them that night , especiall y as they knew the high estimation in which he held the Pattison Chapter . He felt it a great honour to be one of the officers of the province , and was sure the officers did all they could for the advancement of Masonry in it . So far asthe distribution of honours was concerned , he thought they had had a

fair share of them in that chapter , and as the P . S . of the province he thanked them for the toast . Comp . Palmer , I . P . Z ., then proposed the toast of "The M . E . Z ., Comp . Clarke . " He would venture to say that the toast he was then about to ' propose vvas the most important one of the evening . He hardly knew how to do justice to it , but could tell them that Comp . Clarke vvas a

Mason of much experience . He vvas an old Past Master both of the Craft and Mark , and now that he had arrived at the proud position of M . E . Z . of that chapter , he felt ¦ delighted to see him there , and to have such a worthy successor . He asked them to drink the toast in bumpers . Comp . Clarke , who is exceedingly popular in this district , on rising to respond vvas received vvith cheers . He

said that although he was a Past Master of 20 years standing , he did not join Royal Arch Masonry until late in his Masonic life , and like most of those things they took too late in life , loved it best of all , for the beauty of Royal Arch Masonry exceeded anything Masonic that he had ever gone through . He vvas exceedingly pleased to

occupy the distinguished post of M . E . Z . in the premier chapter of the premier province of England . He should shortly be leaving their district , having the honour of being promoted to an important post of trust under her Majesty ' s Government , but they might depend upon it , that distance should not sever the connection between him and that

chapter . He should endeavour to be with them at every meeting , but whether or no , be should always feel and always remember that some of the happiest moments ^ of his Masonic life had been spent in the Pattison Chapter . Comp . Lawson , in responding to a hearty toast of " The Second and Third Principals , " said that from his earliest connection with the Masonic brotherhood he had been

chosen to take an active part in its working . He did not know vvhat he had done to deserve so much confidence , but nevertheless he felt proud of it , and would now reiterate what he had said in years gone by , that he would do his best to uphold the high prestige of the Pattison Lodge and Chapter . He did hope that in time to come the companions would never regret having placed their confidence in him by

electing him as their Second Principal , but that if he should achieve the distinction achieved that day by Comp . Clarke they would , as they had in the Craft , admit that he had to the best of his abilities redeemed his promise to deserve their confidence by his zeal and energy for the success and prosperity of the chapter . Comp . Morris said he vvas too busy a man in his young

days to join Masonry j for 25 years he vvas never away from his family , except when he vvas at work , and never away from his work except when he vvas vvith his wife and children ; but when he got older he felt that he must have somewhere to spend a happy evening , and so became a Mason . He felt when he made up his mind to be made that he was duty bound and in honour to join the lodge

especially devoted to the Royal Artillery , the Ubique , and directly he joined that lodge he found so many dear old friends in the Pattison Lodge that he joined that too ; then he vvas exalted in the Pattison Chapter , and made up his mind to do all he could to make himself worthy of their confidence _ That he had succeeded vvas shown by the splendid position in it he had arrived at that day , and he could assure

them that his whole heart and soul should be devoted to his work and to earn their satisfaction . Comp . Palmer , in responding for " The Past Principals , " said he vvas troubled vvith a bad memory and vvas not blessed with eloquence , but he must say that he vvas very proud of being a Past Principal of that chapter in fact , he felt a few inches taller than he was a few months ago , and could

assure theM . E . Z . that he would support him by every means in his power . Comp . Coupland said that in Comp . Palmer and himself they had the two extremes , the youngest and oldest Past Principals . He had been First Principal of that chapter

twice . Since he joined it as one of its founders he had seen it grow until it had reached its present high position among the chapters of the Province of Kent , and now it vvas announced , on the highest authority , to be the premier chapter of that province . He rejoiced at its prosperity and thanked the I . P . M . for coupling his name vvith the

toast . Comp . Penfold eloquently responded for a most cordial reception of the toast of his health as " Installing Officer . " Comps . Moore-Keys , De Gray , and Arnold responded for "The Visitors , " Comp . Jolly for "The Press , " Comps . Taylor and Clapham for " The Officers , " and the Janitor's

toast concluded the proceedings , which had been interspersed with some capital singing by Bros . H . J . Dutton and A . Strugnell , and Mr . A . Nash . Comp . Horton played the violin magnificently , and Comp . Tyler accompanied vvith his usual unerring taste and skill .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —This distinguished council met at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Goldensquare , on the ioth ult ., when there were present , amonq others , Bros . G . Graveley , 30 , T . I . M . ; H . J . Lardner , 30 , ist General ; W . Paas , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Captain

T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; G . Grimwood , G . M . ; W . Roebuck , 31 , P . M . W . S . ; Dr . Coffin , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S . ; N . Prower , M . A ., W . Maple , Corrie Jackson , Egbert Roberts , Asst . Org . ; and others . Visitor : Bro . A . McDowall , P . M . W . S .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

The minutes ot the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Joseph Holland having been duly balloted for , vvas impressively perfected by the M . W . S . 111 . Bro . H . J . Lardner , M . W . S . elect , having been presented , vvas ably installed as M . W . by 111 . Bro . G . Graveley . Among the officers invested were Bros . Major F . J . Stohwasser , Prelate ; Pigache , ist General ; G . Grimwood , 2 nd General ; W . Paas , Treas . ; Captain Walls , Recorder ; A .

Williamson , G . M . ; N . Prower , R . ; L . Steele , C . of G . ; W . Maple , Herald j Dr . Lott , Org . j Egbert Roberts , Asst . Org . j and W . Fisher , D . C A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer , and a Past Sovereign's jewel was presented to him . Apologies for non-attendance vvere received from Bros . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , 33 ° ; Major Stohwasser , 30 ; G . Pigache , Barkley , Dr . Lott , 30 ° j

Major J . E . Anderson , 30 ° j and others . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe" Royal to banquet . The M . W . S . presided most ably and genially , and the thanks of the brethren were greatly due to the excellent vocal harmony of Bro . Egbert Roberts , whose powerful rendering of several very difficult selections gave unqualified satisfaction .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

Metropolitan Council ( T . I . ) —This old council met at Mark Masons' Hallon the 24 th ult ., when Amongst those present were Bros . W . Lemon , VV . M . j H . J . Lardner , S . VV . j Vincent , J . W . j George Powell , Treas . j Capt . Walls , P . M ., Sec ; Baron de Ferrieres , P . M . ; H . H . Shirley , M . A ., E . Sweney , Shepherd , and others .

The minutes of the previous council having been read and confirmed , Bro . Lardner vvas unanimously elected VV . M . ; Bro . G . Powell , Treas . ; and Bro . Mills , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the W . M . It was unanimously resolved that in future the council meet on the

third Friday in September , June , and July . Several important alterations having been made in the by-laws , apologies for non-attendance vvere received from numerous brethren , and the council was closed . The brethren subsequently dined at the Holborn Restaurant . A few toasts vvere honoured .

Interesting Presentation.

INTERESTING PRESENTATION .

At the recent meeting ofthe Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex , Bro . F . C . Austin , P . M . 1733 , was appointed P . A . G . D . C . by the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart . The brethren of the Lily Lodge of Instruction , of vvhich Bro . Austin is the popular Preceptor , thought this would be a fitting

opportunity for presenting Bro . Austin with a testimonial to mark their appreciation of his services . Accordingly a circular was issued , and in a few days the Treasurer , Bro . Sapsworth , had received sufficient funds to purchase a full dress suit of Provincial Grand clothing .

A special meeting vvas called , when Bro . Austin was welcomed as a Provincial Grand Officer , and the presentation was made at the Masonic Hall , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond . There vvere present Bros . H . Sapsworth , P . M . 2032 ; R . W . Forge , P . M . 1 793 , P . G . D . C . Middx . ; Peat , J . W . 1656 , P . G . Org . Middx . ; J . M .

Marjason , P . M ., Aldredge , P . M ., and Trinder , Sec , of 2032 ; Brodrick , Blake , Tyler , and Pritchard . A letter vvas read from Bro . A . Aldin , S . W . 2032 , expressing regret at his inability to attend . Bro . SAI ' VVORTH , who presided , in brief terms alluded to the services of Bro . Austin , and in the name of the

subscribers made the presentation . Bro . FORGE expressed the gratification of those who knew Bro . Austin , and stated he believed the appointment to be one of the most popular of the year . The whole of the brethren were unanimous in wishing Bro . Austin might be spared for many years to wear the

clothing . Bro . AUSTIN expressed his warmest thanks forthe honour they had done him . He looked upon his work in the Lil y Lodge of Instruction as a labour of love ; he had tried to do his duty honestly and without hope of

reward , and the receipt of so handsome a present from them would make him , if possible , display greater energy than he had hitherto done . A cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Peat , the promoter ; Bro . Sapsworth , Treas . ; and Bro . Trinder , Sec , brought to a close a very pleasant meeting .

Sir Augustus And Lady Harris's Garden Party.

SIR AUGUSTUS AND LADY HARRIS'S GARDEN PARTY .

Bro . Sheriff Sir Augustus and Lady Harris gave an " At Home " on Saturday last , at their residence , The Elms , St . John ' s Wood , which vvas crowded to excess , notwithstanding the counter attractions at Hatfield and elsewhere . One of the Guards' bands

discoursed sweet music on the lawn , where the refreshments vvere provided in numerous tents , Amongst those who attended to congratulate our distinguished brother and his fair lady on their honours from the hands of her Majesty we met the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom , Bro . C . Glenney , Messrs .

Arthur Chudleigh , Cecil Howard , W . H . Hamilton ( author of "The Armada" ) , Alderman G . E . Russell , L . C . C ., Mrs . F . G . Latham , Bros . Lennox Browne and H . Morell Mackenzie , Miss Annie Rose , Mr . Weedon Grossmith , Under-Sheriff Beard , Deputy Bedford , Bro .

John Lobb , L . C . C ., M . L . S . B ., and Mrs . Lobb , Mr . Fred Terry , Miss Norreys , Admiral Sir E . Inglefield , K . C . B ., J . G . W ., Mrs . Rowe , Miss Beatrice Rowe , Bro . T . H . Bolton , M . P ., and Mrs . Bolton , Mr . St . John Brenon , Mr . Arthur Dacre , Miss Amy Roselle , Mr . J . A . Ford . L . C . C ., Mrs . Fenwick Miller , Bro . Lewis

Sir Augustus And Lady Harris's Garden Party.

Thomas , Bro . Dr . Kiallmark , Bro . Arthur and Mrs Collins , Bros . Herbert Campbell and Harry Nicholls Bro . and Mrs . Bancroft , Mr . and Mrs . Baskcombe , M G . Giddens , Miss . Mary Moore , Bros . C . W yndham Alfred Bishop , J . Fernandez , Mr . and Mrs . Horner Miss Phyllis Broughton , Bro . Lionel Monckton , Mr . G

Delacher , Mr . W . Everard , Bro . R . H . Hadden Bro . the Rev . Charles J . Martyn , ; Henry Pettitt H . Baily , Mr . and Mrs . Augustus Moore , Bro . Captain H Wright , Miss Ethel Matthews , Mr . Gilbert A'Beckitt ' Mr . Joseph Knight , Miss Fanny Brough , Miss Carlotta Addison , Mr . R . S . Boleyn , Bro . Deputy and Miss Halse , Mr . Sam French , Mr . and Mrs . Arthur

Stirling , Mr . E . Ledger , Bro . Sir Somers Vine , Bro Alderman and Mrs . Frank Green , Bro . F . H . Macklin Mrs . A . J . Newton , Bro . Captain Bashford ' Mr . and Mrs . Edgar Bruce , Bro . J . C . Parkinson , Miss Harriet Jay , and Mr . Barrett Hopkins , L . C . C . The gold snuff-box , set with diamonds , in the form of the Imperial crown and W ., presented by the German Emperor to the Sheriff , was much admired .

Funeral Of Bro. W. H. Cowlin.

FUNERAL OF BRO . W . H . COWLIN .

On Tuesday the remains of the late Bro . W . H , Cowlin were interred at Arno ' s Vale Cemetery , Bristol ' and the funeral vvas attended by a large number of friends , amongst whom the deceased gentleman vvas deservedl y respected . Several citizens joined in the procession . At the cemetery gates representatives of

various bodies vvith vvhich the deceased had been prominently associated joined the procession . A large number of Freemasons vvere present , the late Bro . Cowlin having been well known and much esteemed amongst members of the Craft . He vvas a Past Master of the Moira Lodge of Honour No

326 , having occupied the chair two years in succession ; he belonged to the Royal Arch and Mark Degrees , and held Grand Lodge rank as P . P . G . Supt . of Works . The Masons present included members of the following lodges : Moria Lodge of Honour 326 *

Beautort Lodge , 103 ; Royal Clarence Lodge , 68 ; and Colston Lodge , 610 . Bro . Cowlin was much respected , not only as an employer , but in all relations of life . At the close of the service the Masons filed by the grave , each member dropping into it a sprig of acacia .

Craft Abroad.

Craft Abroad .

FUNERAL OF THE LATE BRO . MAJOR HEMPHILL AT MALTA .

One of the most imposing and impressive funeral ceremonies which have been witnessed vvas that of interring the remains of the late Bro . Major F . B . R . Hemphill , ist Battalion Royal Berks Regiment , in the Ta Braxia Cemetery , Porte des Bombes , followed by an immense train of mourning comrades and others ,

amongst whom he vvas alike beloved and respected . The sad circumstance of the gallant officer ' s death is still before the public . It appears that while engaged in a spirited game of polo on the Marsa Course , he vvas thrown from his pony , and falling backwards to the ground , sustained a terrible fracture of the skull , which resulted in his death . The funeral vvas attended by the

officers of the battalion as well as by those of the garrison and Royal Navy . A marked feature in the sad ceremony was the presence of his Masonic brethren , amongst whom were Bro . J . W . Starkey , D . D . G . M . Malta , District Grand Lodge Officers , Masters , Past Masters , and brethren from the private lodges in the district , who stood at the head ot the grave breaking wreaths of fresh flowers .

SUN LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY . The report and accounts for the past year vvhich will he presented at the annual general meeting of the proprietors of the Sun Life Assurance Society , which will be held at the offices , 63 , Threadneedle-street , on Thursday , the Gth instant , at the hour of noon , show that the Society has made very considerable progress during that period . This progress is in some measure to be accounted for by

the transfer to the Society of the business previously done by the Sovereign Life Assurance Company , but the managers may justly claim to have had a leading hand m bringing about the advance vvhich the following facts so clearly demonstrate . The nett annual income fro " premiums for the year ending Midsummer last vvas £ i 39 > 599 > irom

against , ( , 222 , 841 in the previous year , and the receipt interest £ 104 , 6 79 , against £ 9 6 , 274 . The claims paid , witn bonuses not otherwise disposed ot , amounted to £ 182 , 79 ° ' as compared with £ 142 , 139 for the year to Midsummer 1890 . The expenses of management , including commission , vvere £ . 53 , 218 , against £ 44 , , there being * reduction in the ratio of expense to premium income 01 upwards of 4 per cent . The funds , vvhich now stand at £ > 575 > 548 , show an increase for the year of £ ? 3 > 39 /*

Lastly , 1926 new policies insuring £ 1 , 028 , 439 , and yiei "" = an income of £ . 41 , 458 , have been issued , this being tn first time that a new business to the extent of upwards £ 1 , 000 , 000 sterling has been recorded . With such a repo as this , vvhich is fully borne out by the statements account appended to the managers' report , the p ropneto cannot fail to be gratified .

There vvill be a special performance by the band of 0 Dan Godlrcy , jun ., in the Thames Embankment Garden Wednesday next , the 5 th instant , between the hours 01 and S . 15 P . m . .

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