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questions leading to the third Degree , but was not entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , xvith the traditional history , Bro . Lone being the candidate . The W . M . worked the Second Section of the Lecture , assisted by Bro . Gribbell . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Ziedman , 1196 , xvas unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Gribbell was elected W . M . for the ensuing fortnight .
All Masonic business being ended , the lodge xvas closed in ancient form , and adjourned till to-morroxv ( Saturday ) , xvhen the members of the Strong Man Lodge of Instruction xvill woik the Fifteen Sections . We trust that brethren will muster as strongly as possible , so as to give them a hearty reception , as the co-operation of the members of different lodges tends greatly to diffuse the light of knowledge , and adds very considerably to the support of our Masonic Institutions .
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . —This lodge met as usual at the Green Dragon , Stepney , E ., on Tuesday , the 29 th inst . Present : Bros . Lineker , W . M . ; J . L . Anderson , S . W . ; W . Haxves , J . W . ; W . Cross , Sec , as Preceptor ; J . R . Shingfield , S . D . ; G . Price , J . D . ; McNish , I . G . ; Stephens and Eilingford . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was ably xvorked , Bro . Stephens acting
as the candidate . The same brother xvas satisfactorily tested , and on lodge being advanced the ceremony of passing ; xvas capitally xvorked , Bro . Stepkens as candidate . Bro . Lineker next opened thc lodge fully and closed doxvn , also calling lodge off for refreshment . After this lodge was called on , and after the usual business Bro . Haxves xvas elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting . Lodge xvas solemnly closed and the brethren separated after having passed a highly pleasing and enjoyable meeting .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —The usual xveekly meeting of this lodge xvas held on the 28 th ult . at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington , xvhen the folloxving xvere present : Bros . Chalfont , VV . M 1425 , W . M . ; Wickens , J . D . 436 , S . VV . ; Hardy , 201 , J . W . j G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , VV . M i « 3 , Sec ; Smout , W . M . 1642 , S . D ' . ; Jubal Webb .
S . D . 55 , J . D . ; Vincent , 1139 , LG . ; Cursons , 16 S 1 , Steward ; Keeble , P . M . 1426 ; Eaton Faning , W . M . elect 1706 ; Ferris , Rhind , Mote , Masefield , D . Stroud , Coop , Robinson , C . J . Craig , E . Morton Daniel , 1604 ; and Bro . T . Evans , 499 , St . Andrew's , Sydney , as a visitor . Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes read and
confirmed . The ceremony of initiation xvas rehearsed , Bro . Eaton Faning being the candidate . Bro . Ferris was passed . The Third Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . Read . The folloxving xvere elected joining members : Bros . Eaton Faning , W . M . elect Orpheus Lodgej E . M . Daniel , J . D . 16 94 ; and C . J . Craig , S . D . 1223 . Bro . Wickens xvas elected W . M . for the next meeting .
SUNDERLAND . —Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , on Wednesday , the 25 th ult . Bro . J . Rainboxv , J . W . 94 , xvas the acting W . M . on the occasion , and ably discharged the opening and closing of the lodge and the ceremonies of the First and Second Degrees . Bro .
G . C Watson , P . M . 97 , xvas the Preceptor , and the acting W . M . xvas supported by Bros . M . Frampton , P . M . ; J . Hudson , P . M . ; J . Smart , P . M . 94 ; C McNamara , W . M . j J . H . Leech , P . M . 97 ; A . T . Munro , P . M . 949 , P . P . G . S . B . ; I . G . Kirtley , S . W . 949 ; and others . Bro . J . C . Moor , S . W . 97 , xvas acting S . VV ., and Bro . Garrick , S . D . 94 , acting J . W .
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Royal Arch .
ST . HELEN'S . —Chapter of Loyalty ( No . 8 97 ) . —The members of this chapter met at the Masonic Rooms , on Friday , the 28 th ult ., when thc chapter x \* as opened by the Three Principals at . four o'clock , the Installing Principal being John Pemberton , P . Z . 1094 , P . P . G . S . B ., assisted by Comps . Marroxx * . I . P . Z . ; Alpass , P . G . S . E . ; and H . Williams , P . P . G . S . B . The Principals installed xvere : Comps . J . Dunn , M . E . Z . ; C C . Wilson . M . E . H . ; J . S . White , M . E . J . ; and the officers xvere Comps . G . Beilby ,
S . E . ; D . M . F . Gaskin , S . N . ; J . J . Tickle , P . S . ; W . Loder , Treas . ; J . Jackson , Org . ; J . H . Roughsedge , Asst . S . j J . L . jWolfenden , Asst . S . j and J . Taylor , Janitor . The chapter xvas closed and a banquet was subsequently served at the Fleece Hotel .
MANCHESTER . —Trafford Chapter ( No . 1496 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing and well worked chapter was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Alexandra Hotel , Moss-side . There were present Comps . W . S . Watson , M . E . Z . j J . R . Lever , H . j S . D . M'Kellen , J . j G . Burslem , Scribe E . j D . Johnson , Scribe N . ; J . C . Gillman , P . P . G . J . ( West Lancashire ) , Treas . ;
G . Hunt , ist Assist . Soj . ; R . White , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; H . P . Jones , P . Z . ; J . McGrath , W . Biggs , J . Blum , and VV . Hill , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . W . Nicholl , M . E . Z . 317 ; J . G . Elderton , 317 ; A . H . Jeffries , Scribe E . 993 ; A . B . Outram , Scribe N . 993 ; and S . Davies , 204 . The Treasurer ' s statement xvas of a most satisfactory nature , and Comp . Blum , one of the Auditors , in moving
its adoption , referred in highly complimentary terms to the manner in xvhich the books and accounts of thc chapter xvere kept by Scribe E ., Comp . Burslem . The motion xvas seconded by Comp . Biggs and adopted . A ballot xvas then taken for Bros . Daniel Edxvards , W . M . 1993 , and R . Walker , J . W . 1053 ; xvho had been regularly proposed for exaltation . The ballot proving to be unanimously in their
favour , those brethren were duly exalted to the Supreme Degree by Comp . Gillman xvho had been requested to undertake the duty by the M . E . Z ., who was suffering from a severe cold . The xvorking of Comp . Gillman and the officers of the chapter xvas perfect , and the beautiful ceremony was much enjoyed by the companions present .
Subsequently the Three Principals for the ensuing year were installed by Comp . Gillman in their respective chairs as folloxvs : Comps . J . R . Lever , M . E . Z . ; S . D . M'Kellen , H . j and D . Johnson , J . The companions being admitted the Principals xvere proclaimed and saluted , and the officers were then invested in the folloxving order : Comps . Burslem , S . E . ; J . C . Gillman , . P . P . G . J ., Treas . ; R .
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White , S . N . ; G . Hunt , P . S . ; W . Biggs , ist Asst . Soj . ; J . Blum , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and W . Hill , Janitor . The chapter having been closed , the companions adjourned to refreshment , and the loyal and Masonic toasts xvere proposed and heartily received . "The Health of the Exaltees" xvas given by the M . E . Z .,
xvho in the name of thc chapter expressed the pleasure it afforded him to welcome as members of the Royal Arch Degree brethren xvho had proved themselves such good and true Masons in the Craft . Comps . Edxvards and Walker responded ; and the companions shortly aftrrxvards separated , having spent a most instructive and pleasant evening .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . iSS ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel , on the 16 th inst ., xvhen there xverc present Bros . T . C . Walls , P . G . Swd . Br ., & c , W . M . ; Sanders , P . G . S . Middx . and Surrey , P . M . acting S . W . ; Handel , J . VV . ; Filler , M . O . ; Briggs , S . O . ; W . Hammond , P . G . S ., P . M . Sec ; Harrison , Tyler ; and
others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , apologies for non-attendance xvere read from Bros . W . Taylor , Fisher , J . Stevens , and others . The lodge xvas then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The only toasts given xvere "The Queen and Mark Masonry , " "The Grand Officers " and "The W . M . "
Cryptic Masonry.
Cryptic Masonry .
LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Council ( No . S ) . — A meeting of the brethren of this council xvas held at the Adelphi Hotel , on tbe 26 th ult . Comps . Walter Milner , T . I . M . ; Wm . Brackenburg , D . T . I . M . ; J . D . Murray , P . C . of W . ; W . M . Wylde , Recorder ; and others being present . The minutes of the previous council having been read and confirmed , the folloxvinir brethren , xvho had been
previously balloted for , xvere admitted and received into the Degrees of M . E . M ., R . M ., S . M ., and S . E . M . Bros . Edwin Evaleigh , 1219 ; H . C Miller , P . M . 1011 ; W . J . Cunliffe , S . W . 317 ; and VVm . Nicholl , P . M . 317 . The excellent manner in which the ceremony was performed reflected great credit upon Comp . Milner , T . I . M ., who was ably assisted by Comps . Murray and Wylde in the
varied duties of the council . An apology was offered by Bro . Murray on behalf of Bro . F . A . Huet , xvho was unavoidably absent . The members then adjourned to the banquet room xvhere an excellent repast was spread , and after the removal of the cloth the usual toasts customary in this degree folloxved , and afterwards " The Health of the T . I . M . of
No . S Council . " Bro . Milner having replied then gave "The Ncxvlyadmitted Brethren . " This toast having been cordially received , Bro . William Nicholl responded in a very able manner on behalf of himself and the others . The proceedings throughout xvere of a most enjoyable nature , and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all .
Rosicrucian Society.
Rosicrucian Society .
LEEDS . —York College . —On Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., tbe summer meeting of this college xvas held in the Masonic Hall , Great George-street . There were present R . VV . Fras . T . B . Whytehead , Chief Adept of the Province ; XV . Roxvley , acting Suffragan ; T . VV . Holmes , Prov . G . Sec ; C . L . Mason , Celebrant j J . Moncks , as P . A . ; J . L . Atherton , as S . A . j R . VV . Moore , T . A . ; C . Palliser , Q . A . ; T . Trevor , C of N . ; G . Ayre , as G . T . ;
and Rev . W . C . Lukis , as Deputy . The M . C . having been formed , a ballot xvas taken for a number of candidates , and the folloxving who were in attendance were accepted and received : Bros . C . D . H . Drury , M . D ., P . M . 1379 ; J . W . Monckman , P . M . 101 S ; W . Brown , I 5 II j Robert Crai g , P . M . 304 j W . F . Tomlinson , P . M . 304 j and F . Waddington , 304 . The ceremony having been completed , the Celebrant
called upon bra . Moore , who delivered a most interesting address upon the old Templar Preceptory , of Temple Hirst , near Selby . Going into minute details as to the Order , and especially xvith reference to the condition of the Temple Hirst Preceptory at the time of its suppression . A vote of thanks was passed to Fra . Moore , and the paper xvas ordered to be printed . Fra . Rev . W . C . Lukis made some interesting remarks
respecting an ancient Templar seal lately found near Temple Hirst , and in the possession of Bro . T . W . Texv , D . P . G . M . West Yorkshirej and he acceded to the request of the meeting that his remarks should be embodied in the publication of Fra . Moore ' s paper . The report of the Bye-laws' Committee xvas read and adopted . It was arranged that , if possible , the next
meeting should be held at Rievault Abbey , on the Saturday of the third xveek in August . Several proposals of candidates xvere made , and the M . C . xvas dissolved . The fiatres subsequently met at tea , under the presidency of the Celebrant , and a very p leasant evening was spent in the discussion of various subjects connected xvith Masonry in its varied branches .
Australia.
Australia .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF | SOUTH
AUSTRALIA . At the Quarterly Communication holden at the Freemasons Hall , Flinders-street , Adelaide , on Wednesday , April 4 th , there xvere present the R . W . Arthur Hardv , D . G . M .,
in the chairj W . Bros . I . E . F . Seabrook ; as D . D . G . M ; R . E . Lucy , as D . G . S . W . ; Bro . Rev . F . S . Poole , D . G . Chaplain ; W . Bros . J . H . Cunningham , D . G . Secretary ; J . C . Ferguson , D . G . D . of Cers .: S . Solomon , D . G . I . W . ; H . M . Addison , D . G . Treas . ; Frank Makin , D . G . J . D . Bro . James Shakespeare , D . G . Org . ; W . Bro . John
Australia.
Holman , as D . G . Purs . ; W . Bro . Frank Olifent , and Bros . Harry Turner and Fred . H . Wigg , D . G . Stxvds . ; VV . Bro . N . Kildael , D . G . Tyler ; Bros . C . S . Poole , P . M . 649 ; J . P . Benbow , P . M . G 49 ; D . Morris , W . M . 5 S 3 ; W . Baldxvin , S . VV . 59 S ; Philip Sansom , S . W . 423 ; and G . G . Martin , J . VV . 59 S . Visitors : Bros . Chas . Susman , D . G . Treas . Tasmania ; R . H . Leeder , 5 S 3 ; P . P . Baldxvin , 598 ; Thos . Watt , 433 ; A . W . Logan ,
1316 ; T . Collier , 598 ; and J . VV . Rail , 427 ( I . C ) . The lodge xvas opened in due form xvith solemn prayer . Apologies for non-attendance were received and accepted from VV . Bros . H . E . Downer , D . D . G . M . ; M . Salom , D . G . S . W . ; J . Rudall , D . G . Reg . ; L . L . Furner , D . G . J . D . ; H . C . Mais , D . G . Superintendent of Works ; W . L . Ware , D . G . S . B . ; L . von Doussa , D . G . Pursuivant ; and E . Saint , D . G . Stexvard . The minutes of the January Quarterly Communication xvere read .
Proposed by W . Bro . SEABROOK , D . G . President , B . G . P ., seconded by Bro . F . H . Wiuo , D . G . Steward"Thatthe Minute No . 542 , relating to the D . G . Secretary be expunged . " Carried . Resolved— " That the minutes with the above-named exception be confirmed . " The report of the General Committee for the past year xvas read by W . Bro . Seabrook , D . G . President , B . G . P . Reportof General Committee , April 4 th , 1 SS 3 . To the R . W .
the District Grand Master and the District Grand Lodge . The Committee lay before you the accounts for year ending December 31 st , iSS 2 , duly audited ; also , balance sheet of Masonic Benevolent Fund for year ending September 21 st , 1 SS 2 , xvhich xvas omitted at previous quarterly communication . The VV . D . D . G . M . Bro . H . E . Downer , attended by the D . G . Chaplain , and a number of D . G . L . Ofiicers , and other brothers , at the request of thc Freemasons of Yorke
I oxvn , performed the ceremony of laying the foundationstone of the church of England , at Yorke Town , with Masonic honours , on December 6 th , 1 SS 2 . The Committee have much pleasure in reporting that the R . W . the D . G . M . has appointed VV . Bro . J . H . Cunningham to the important position of D . G . Secretary , vacant by the resignation of W . Bro . R . E . Lucy , and that VV . Bro . Cunningham is noxv performing the duties of the office . The several
notices of motion appearing on the summons have been laid before the Committee , and they beg to recommend the same to your favourable consideration . It xvill be necessary for the D . G . L . to elect a member of General Committee in place of Bro . Shier , xvho has left the colony . T . E . Fraser Seabrook , President Board General Purposes ; and James H . Cunningham , District Grand Secretary . Proposed by W . Bro . T . E . F . SEABROOK , D . G . P .
B . G . P ., seconded by W . Bro . J . C . FERGUSON , D . G . D . C , " That the balance-sheet of D . G . Lodge and Masonic Benevolent Fund be taken as read . " Carried . Proposed by VV . Bro . T . E . F . SEABROOK , D . G . P . B . G . P ., seconded by VV . Bro . J . HOLMAN , D . G . A . D . C , " That the report and balance-sheet be adopted . " Carried . Proposed by W . Bro . I . E . F . SEABROOK , D . G . P . B . G . P ., seconded by VV . Bro . J . C . FERUUSON , D . G . D . C ,
"That Bro . John Holman , P . M . S 42 , be elected a member of the General Committee in place of Bro . XV . F . Shier , xvho has left the Colony . " Carried . The R . W . the D . G . M ., on behalt of D . G . L ., presented W . Bro . R . E . Lucy , P . D . G . Sec , with a silver-plated tea and coffee service , as a mark of appreciation of his services as District Grand Secretary for a period of seventeen years . The testimonial bore the folloxving
inscription : — " Presented to VV . P . D . G . Secretary , Bro . R . E . Lucy , by the D . G . L . Freemasons , E . C ., in acknoxvledgment of valuable . services rendered as D . G . Secretary . Adelaide , April 4 th , 1 SS 3 . " Bro . Lucv thanked the D . G . L . for the testimonial , and the R . W . D . G . M . for the kind manner in xvhich he had made the presentation . Pursuant to notices of motion it was proposed bv D . G .
Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . F . S . POOLE , seconded by XV Bro . S . SOLOMON , D . G . J . VV . — "That an address be presented to His Excellency the Governor at an early date , assuring him of the continued loyalty of the Freemasons of the English Constitution of South Australia to the throne and person of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . " Carried . Prooosed bv VV . Bro . I . H . CUNNINGHAM . D . G . Snr ..
seconded by W . Bro . F . OLII- , D . G . Steward— "That the R . W . the D . G . M ., VV . D . D . G . M ., D . G . Chaplain , and W . D . G . Secretary , be a Committee todraxv up the address , and that it be presented to His Excellency at thc levee on the Queen ' s birthday next ensuing , by the R . W . the D . G . M ., accompanied by as many of the D . G . L . Ofiicers and other brethren as can make it convenient to attend . " Carried .
Proposed by W . Bro . J . HOLMAN , D . G . A . D . C , seconded by W . Bro . F . OLIFENT , D . G . Stexvard— "That it be an instruction to the W . D . G . Secretary to inform the sister constitutions that the D . G . Lodge xvill present an address to His Excellency thc Governor on the date named . " Carried .
Proposed by W . Bro . S . SOLOMON , D . G . J . W ., seconded by VV . Bro . H . M . ADDISON , D . G . Treasurer" That the General Committee be instructed to take into their consideration the D . G . L . bye-laws , and the rules and regulations for thc government of the Masonic Benevolent Fund xvith a viexv to their revision , to make such revision as they may think necessary and to report to the D . G . Lodge . " Carried . The proposition xvith regard to the reading of the minutes before closing the lodge , xvas , with
consent of D . G . Lodge , xvithdraxvn . Proposed by W . Bro . T . E . F . SEABROOK , D . G . P . B . G . P ., seconded by W . Bro . H . M . ADDISON , D . G . Treasurer— " That the sum of £ 75 per annum be voted from the D . G . L . funds , as an alloxvance to the W . D . G . Secretary , to enable him to procure the necessary clerical assistance to carry out the duties of the office efficiently . '' Carried . There being no further business the lodge was closed in due form xvith solemn prayer .
_ B y command of thc Queen a State Ball was given at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday . Among those present xvere their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales , the Prince and Princess Christian of Schlesxvig-Holstein , the Duke and Duchess of Albany , the Dukeof Cambridge , and Bro . Lord Suffield , P . G . M . Norfolk , in attendance on the Prince and Princess of Wales . Bro . the Maharajah Duleep Sing , P . G . Warden , and the Maharana were among those who received invitations .
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questions leading to the third Degree , but was not entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , xvith the traditional history , Bro . Lone being the candidate . The W . M . worked the Second Section of the Lecture , assisted by Bro . Gribbell . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Ziedman , 1196 , xvas unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Gribbell was elected W . M . for the ensuing fortnight .
All Masonic business being ended , the lodge xvas closed in ancient form , and adjourned till to-morroxv ( Saturday ) , xvhen the members of the Strong Man Lodge of Instruction xvill woik the Fifteen Sections . We trust that brethren will muster as strongly as possible , so as to give them a hearty reception , as the co-operation of the members of different lodges tends greatly to diffuse the light of knowledge , and adds very considerably to the support of our Masonic Institutions .
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . —This lodge met as usual at the Green Dragon , Stepney , E ., on Tuesday , the 29 th inst . Present : Bros . Lineker , W . M . ; J . L . Anderson , S . W . ; W . Haxves , J . W . ; W . Cross , Sec , as Preceptor ; J . R . Shingfield , S . D . ; G . Price , J . D . ; McNish , I . G . ; Stephens and Eilingford . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was ably xvorked , Bro . Stephens acting
as the candidate . The same brother xvas satisfactorily tested , and on lodge being advanced the ceremony of passing ; xvas capitally xvorked , Bro . Stepkens as candidate . Bro . Lineker next opened thc lodge fully and closed doxvn , also calling lodge off for refreshment . After this lodge was called on , and after the usual business Bro . Haxves xvas elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting . Lodge xvas solemnly closed and the brethren separated after having passed a highly pleasing and enjoyable meeting .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —The usual xveekly meeting of this lodge xvas held on the 28 th ult . at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington , xvhen the folloxving xvere present : Bros . Chalfont , VV . M 1425 , W . M . ; Wickens , J . D . 436 , S . VV . ; Hardy , 201 , J . W . j G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , VV . M i « 3 , Sec ; Smout , W . M . 1642 , S . D ' . ; Jubal Webb .
S . D . 55 , J . D . ; Vincent , 1139 , LG . ; Cursons , 16 S 1 , Steward ; Keeble , P . M . 1426 ; Eaton Faning , W . M . elect 1706 ; Ferris , Rhind , Mote , Masefield , D . Stroud , Coop , Robinson , C . J . Craig , E . Morton Daniel , 1604 ; and Bro . T . Evans , 499 , St . Andrew's , Sydney , as a visitor . Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes read and
confirmed . The ceremony of initiation xvas rehearsed , Bro . Eaton Faning being the candidate . Bro . Ferris was passed . The Third Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . Read . The folloxving xvere elected joining members : Bros . Eaton Faning , W . M . elect Orpheus Lodgej E . M . Daniel , J . D . 16 94 ; and C . J . Craig , S . D . 1223 . Bro . Wickens xvas elected W . M . for the next meeting .
SUNDERLAND . —Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , on Wednesday , the 25 th ult . Bro . J . Rainboxv , J . W . 94 , xvas the acting W . M . on the occasion , and ably discharged the opening and closing of the lodge and the ceremonies of the First and Second Degrees . Bro .
G . C Watson , P . M . 97 , xvas the Preceptor , and the acting W . M . xvas supported by Bros . M . Frampton , P . M . ; J . Hudson , P . M . ; J . Smart , P . M . 94 ; C McNamara , W . M . j J . H . Leech , P . M . 97 ; A . T . Munro , P . M . 949 , P . P . G . S . B . ; I . G . Kirtley , S . W . 949 ; and others . Bro . J . C . Moor , S . W . 97 , xvas acting S . VV ., and Bro . Garrick , S . D . 94 , acting J . W .
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Royal Arch .
ST . HELEN'S . —Chapter of Loyalty ( No . 8 97 ) . —The members of this chapter met at the Masonic Rooms , on Friday , the 28 th ult ., when thc chapter x \* as opened by the Three Principals at . four o'clock , the Installing Principal being John Pemberton , P . Z . 1094 , P . P . G . S . B ., assisted by Comps . Marroxx * . I . P . Z . ; Alpass , P . G . S . E . ; and H . Williams , P . P . G . S . B . The Principals installed xvere : Comps . J . Dunn , M . E . Z . ; C C . Wilson . M . E . H . ; J . S . White , M . E . J . ; and the officers xvere Comps . G . Beilby ,
S . E . ; D . M . F . Gaskin , S . N . ; J . J . Tickle , P . S . ; W . Loder , Treas . ; J . Jackson , Org . ; J . H . Roughsedge , Asst . S . j J . L . jWolfenden , Asst . S . j and J . Taylor , Janitor . The chapter xvas closed and a banquet was subsequently served at the Fleece Hotel .
MANCHESTER . —Trafford Chapter ( No . 1496 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing and well worked chapter was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Alexandra Hotel , Moss-side . There were present Comps . W . S . Watson , M . E . Z . j J . R . Lever , H . j S . D . M'Kellen , J . j G . Burslem , Scribe E . j D . Johnson , Scribe N . ; J . C . Gillman , P . P . G . J . ( West Lancashire ) , Treas . ;
G . Hunt , ist Assist . Soj . ; R . White , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; H . P . Jones , P . Z . ; J . McGrath , W . Biggs , J . Blum , and VV . Hill , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . W . Nicholl , M . E . Z . 317 ; J . G . Elderton , 317 ; A . H . Jeffries , Scribe E . 993 ; A . B . Outram , Scribe N . 993 ; and S . Davies , 204 . The Treasurer ' s statement xvas of a most satisfactory nature , and Comp . Blum , one of the Auditors , in moving
its adoption , referred in highly complimentary terms to the manner in xvhich the books and accounts of thc chapter xvere kept by Scribe E ., Comp . Burslem . The motion xvas seconded by Comp . Biggs and adopted . A ballot xvas then taken for Bros . Daniel Edxvards , W . M . 1993 , and R . Walker , J . W . 1053 ; xvho had been regularly proposed for exaltation . The ballot proving to be unanimously in their
favour , those brethren were duly exalted to the Supreme Degree by Comp . Gillman xvho had been requested to undertake the duty by the M . E . Z ., who was suffering from a severe cold . The xvorking of Comp . Gillman and the officers of the chapter xvas perfect , and the beautiful ceremony was much enjoyed by the companions present .
Subsequently the Three Principals for the ensuing year were installed by Comp . Gillman in their respective chairs as folloxvs : Comps . J . R . Lever , M . E . Z . ; S . D . M'Kellen , H . j and D . Johnson , J . The companions being admitted the Principals xvere proclaimed and saluted , and the officers were then invested in the folloxving order : Comps . Burslem , S . E . ; J . C . Gillman , . P . P . G . J ., Treas . ; R .
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White , S . N . ; G . Hunt , P . S . ; W . Biggs , ist Asst . Soj . ; J . Blum , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and W . Hill , Janitor . The chapter having been closed , the companions adjourned to refreshment , and the loyal and Masonic toasts xvere proposed and heartily received . "The Health of the Exaltees" xvas given by the M . E . Z .,
xvho in the name of thc chapter expressed the pleasure it afforded him to welcome as members of the Royal Arch Degree brethren xvho had proved themselves such good and true Masons in the Craft . Comps . Edxvards and Walker responded ; and the companions shortly aftrrxvards separated , having spent a most instructive and pleasant evening .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . iSS ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel , on the 16 th inst ., xvhen there xverc present Bros . T . C . Walls , P . G . Swd . Br ., & c , W . M . ; Sanders , P . G . S . Middx . and Surrey , P . M . acting S . W . ; Handel , J . VV . ; Filler , M . O . ; Briggs , S . O . ; W . Hammond , P . G . S ., P . M . Sec ; Harrison , Tyler ; and
others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , apologies for non-attendance xvere read from Bros . W . Taylor , Fisher , J . Stevens , and others . The lodge xvas then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The only toasts given xvere "The Queen and Mark Masonry , " "The Grand Officers " and "The W . M . "
Cryptic Masonry.
Cryptic Masonry .
LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Council ( No . S ) . — A meeting of the brethren of this council xvas held at the Adelphi Hotel , on tbe 26 th ult . Comps . Walter Milner , T . I . M . ; Wm . Brackenburg , D . T . I . M . ; J . D . Murray , P . C . of W . ; W . M . Wylde , Recorder ; and others being present . The minutes of the previous council having been read and confirmed , the folloxvinir brethren , xvho had been
previously balloted for , xvere admitted and received into the Degrees of M . E . M ., R . M ., S . M ., and S . E . M . Bros . Edwin Evaleigh , 1219 ; H . C Miller , P . M . 1011 ; W . J . Cunliffe , S . W . 317 ; and VVm . Nicholl , P . M . 317 . The excellent manner in which the ceremony was performed reflected great credit upon Comp . Milner , T . I . M ., who was ably assisted by Comps . Murray and Wylde in the
varied duties of the council . An apology was offered by Bro . Murray on behalf of Bro . F . A . Huet , xvho was unavoidably absent . The members then adjourned to the banquet room xvhere an excellent repast was spread , and after the removal of the cloth the usual toasts customary in this degree folloxved , and afterwards " The Health of the T . I . M . of
No . S Council . " Bro . Milner having replied then gave "The Ncxvlyadmitted Brethren . " This toast having been cordially received , Bro . William Nicholl responded in a very able manner on behalf of himself and the others . The proceedings throughout xvere of a most enjoyable nature , and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all .
Rosicrucian Society.
Rosicrucian Society .
LEEDS . —York College . —On Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., tbe summer meeting of this college xvas held in the Masonic Hall , Great George-street . There were present R . VV . Fras . T . B . Whytehead , Chief Adept of the Province ; XV . Roxvley , acting Suffragan ; T . VV . Holmes , Prov . G . Sec ; C . L . Mason , Celebrant j J . Moncks , as P . A . ; J . L . Atherton , as S . A . j R . VV . Moore , T . A . ; C . Palliser , Q . A . ; T . Trevor , C of N . ; G . Ayre , as G . T . ;
and Rev . W . C . Lukis , as Deputy . The M . C . having been formed , a ballot xvas taken for a number of candidates , and the folloxving who were in attendance were accepted and received : Bros . C . D . H . Drury , M . D ., P . M . 1379 ; J . W . Monckman , P . M . 101 S ; W . Brown , I 5 II j Robert Crai g , P . M . 304 j W . F . Tomlinson , P . M . 304 j and F . Waddington , 304 . The ceremony having been completed , the Celebrant
called upon bra . Moore , who delivered a most interesting address upon the old Templar Preceptory , of Temple Hirst , near Selby . Going into minute details as to the Order , and especially xvith reference to the condition of the Temple Hirst Preceptory at the time of its suppression . A vote of thanks was passed to Fra . Moore , and the paper xvas ordered to be printed . Fra . Rev . W . C . Lukis made some interesting remarks
respecting an ancient Templar seal lately found near Temple Hirst , and in the possession of Bro . T . W . Texv , D . P . G . M . West Yorkshirej and he acceded to the request of the meeting that his remarks should be embodied in the publication of Fra . Moore ' s paper . The report of the Bye-laws' Committee xvas read and adopted . It was arranged that , if possible , the next
meeting should be held at Rievault Abbey , on the Saturday of the third xveek in August . Several proposals of candidates xvere made , and the M . C . xvas dissolved . The fiatres subsequently met at tea , under the presidency of the Celebrant , and a very p leasant evening was spent in the discussion of various subjects connected xvith Masonry in its varied branches .
Australia.
Australia .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF | SOUTH
AUSTRALIA . At the Quarterly Communication holden at the Freemasons Hall , Flinders-street , Adelaide , on Wednesday , April 4 th , there xvere present the R . W . Arthur Hardv , D . G . M .,
in the chairj W . Bros . I . E . F . Seabrook ; as D . D . G . M ; R . E . Lucy , as D . G . S . W . ; Bro . Rev . F . S . Poole , D . G . Chaplain ; W . Bros . J . H . Cunningham , D . G . Secretary ; J . C . Ferguson , D . G . D . of Cers .: S . Solomon , D . G . I . W . ; H . M . Addison , D . G . Treas . ; Frank Makin , D . G . J . D . Bro . James Shakespeare , D . G . Org . ; W . Bro . John
Australia.
Holman , as D . G . Purs . ; W . Bro . Frank Olifent , and Bros . Harry Turner and Fred . H . Wigg , D . G . Stxvds . ; VV . Bro . N . Kildael , D . G . Tyler ; Bros . C . S . Poole , P . M . 649 ; J . P . Benbow , P . M . G 49 ; D . Morris , W . M . 5 S 3 ; W . Baldxvin , S . VV . 59 S ; Philip Sansom , S . W . 423 ; and G . G . Martin , J . VV . 59 S . Visitors : Bros . Chas . Susman , D . G . Treas . Tasmania ; R . H . Leeder , 5 S 3 ; P . P . Baldxvin , 598 ; Thos . Watt , 433 ; A . W . Logan ,
1316 ; T . Collier , 598 ; and J . VV . Rail , 427 ( I . C ) . The lodge xvas opened in due form xvith solemn prayer . Apologies for non-attendance were received and accepted from VV . Bros . H . E . Downer , D . D . G . M . ; M . Salom , D . G . S . W . ; J . Rudall , D . G . Reg . ; L . L . Furner , D . G . J . D . ; H . C . Mais , D . G . Superintendent of Works ; W . L . Ware , D . G . S . B . ; L . von Doussa , D . G . Pursuivant ; and E . Saint , D . G . Stexvard . The minutes of the January Quarterly Communication xvere read .
Proposed by W . Bro . SEABROOK , D . G . President , B . G . P ., seconded by Bro . F . H . Wiuo , D . G . Steward"Thatthe Minute No . 542 , relating to the D . G . Secretary be expunged . " Carried . Resolved— " That the minutes with the above-named exception be confirmed . " The report of the General Committee for the past year xvas read by W . Bro . Seabrook , D . G . President , B . G . P . Reportof General Committee , April 4 th , 1 SS 3 . To the R . W .
the District Grand Master and the District Grand Lodge . The Committee lay before you the accounts for year ending December 31 st , iSS 2 , duly audited ; also , balance sheet of Masonic Benevolent Fund for year ending September 21 st , 1 SS 2 , xvhich xvas omitted at previous quarterly communication . The VV . D . D . G . M . Bro . H . E . Downer , attended by the D . G . Chaplain , and a number of D . G . L . Ofiicers , and other brothers , at the request of thc Freemasons of Yorke
I oxvn , performed the ceremony of laying the foundationstone of the church of England , at Yorke Town , with Masonic honours , on December 6 th , 1 SS 2 . The Committee have much pleasure in reporting that the R . W . the D . G . M . has appointed VV . Bro . J . H . Cunningham to the important position of D . G . Secretary , vacant by the resignation of W . Bro . R . E . Lucy , and that VV . Bro . Cunningham is noxv performing the duties of the office . The several
notices of motion appearing on the summons have been laid before the Committee , and they beg to recommend the same to your favourable consideration . It xvill be necessary for the D . G . L . to elect a member of General Committee in place of Bro . Shier , xvho has left the colony . T . E . Fraser Seabrook , President Board General Purposes ; and James H . Cunningham , District Grand Secretary . Proposed by W . Bro . T . E . F . SEABROOK , D . G . P .
B . G . P ., seconded by W . Bro . J . C . FERGUSON , D . G . D . C , " That the balance-sheet of D . G . Lodge and Masonic Benevolent Fund be taken as read . " Carried . Proposed by VV . Bro . T . E . F . SEABROOK , D . G . P . B . G . P ., seconded by VV . Bro . J . HOLMAN , D . G . A . D . C , " That the report and balance-sheet be adopted . " Carried . Proposed by W . Bro . I . E . F . SEABROOK , D . G . P . B . G . P ., seconded by VV . Bro . J . C . FERUUSON , D . G . D . C ,
"That Bro . John Holman , P . M . S 42 , be elected a member of the General Committee in place of Bro . XV . F . Shier , xvho has left the Colony . " Carried . The R . W . the D . G . M ., on behalt of D . G . L ., presented W . Bro . R . E . Lucy , P . D . G . Sec , with a silver-plated tea and coffee service , as a mark of appreciation of his services as District Grand Secretary for a period of seventeen years . The testimonial bore the folloxving
inscription : — " Presented to VV . P . D . G . Secretary , Bro . R . E . Lucy , by the D . G . L . Freemasons , E . C ., in acknoxvledgment of valuable . services rendered as D . G . Secretary . Adelaide , April 4 th , 1 SS 3 . " Bro . Lucv thanked the D . G . L . for the testimonial , and the R . W . D . G . M . for the kind manner in xvhich he had made the presentation . Pursuant to notices of motion it was proposed bv D . G .
Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . F . S . POOLE , seconded by XV Bro . S . SOLOMON , D . G . J . VV . — "That an address be presented to His Excellency the Governor at an early date , assuring him of the continued loyalty of the Freemasons of the English Constitution of South Australia to the throne and person of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . " Carried . Prooosed bv VV . Bro . I . H . CUNNINGHAM . D . G . Snr ..
seconded by W . Bro . F . OLII- , D . G . Steward— "That the R . W . the D . G . M ., VV . D . D . G . M ., D . G . Chaplain , and W . D . G . Secretary , be a Committee todraxv up the address , and that it be presented to His Excellency at thc levee on the Queen ' s birthday next ensuing , by the R . W . the D . G . M ., accompanied by as many of the D . G . L . Ofiicers and other brethren as can make it convenient to attend . " Carried .
Proposed by W . Bro . J . HOLMAN , D . G . A . D . C , seconded by W . Bro . F . OLIFENT , D . G . Stexvard— "That it be an instruction to the W . D . G . Secretary to inform the sister constitutions that the D . G . Lodge xvill present an address to His Excellency thc Governor on the date named . " Carried .
Proposed by W . Bro . S . SOLOMON , D . G . J . W ., seconded by VV . Bro . H . M . ADDISON , D . G . Treasurer" That the General Committee be instructed to take into their consideration the D . G . L . bye-laws , and the rules and regulations for thc government of the Masonic Benevolent Fund xvith a viexv to their revision , to make such revision as they may think necessary and to report to the D . G . Lodge . " Carried . The proposition xvith regard to the reading of the minutes before closing the lodge , xvas , with
consent of D . G . Lodge , xvithdraxvn . Proposed by W . Bro . T . E . F . SEABROOK , D . G . P . B . G . P ., seconded by W . Bro . H . M . ADDISON , D . G . Treasurer— " That the sum of £ 75 per annum be voted from the D . G . L . funds , as an alloxvance to the W . D . G . Secretary , to enable him to procure the necessary clerical assistance to carry out the duties of the office efficiently . '' Carried . There being no further business the lodge was closed in due form xvith solemn prayer .
_ B y command of thc Queen a State Ball was given at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday . Among those present xvere their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales , the Prince and Princess Christian of Schlesxvig-Holstein , the Duke and Duchess of Albany , the Dukeof Cambridge , and Bro . Lord Suffield , P . G . M . Norfolk , in attendance on the Prince and Princess of Wales . Bro . the Maharajah Duleep Sing , P . G . Warden , and the Maharana were among those who received invitations .