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Sections said that charity vvas the best test and surest proof of the sincerity ol their religion , and he vvas sure that was quite enough to recommend this to est to the brethren ' s n tee . The Ravensbourne Lotlge had already madeitself alife sub-cu ' ier of the three Masonic Charitable Institutions , and they had still in hand fen * the Benevolent Fund over £ 100 . Bro . James Terry , in reply , said the Institutions had grown extensively duiiugthe last six or seven ye-irs . Six or seven
years ago the tftal income eif the three Institutions did not reach a ' -ove £ i 6 , 000 or £ 17 , 000 . Last year it totalled over £ 42 . 000 . During the sirae period thete had been an enormous increase in the number of lodges , in kindly feeling , and in the wealth of the members who had joined the Order . The advent of the Prince of Wales to the chair gave a great stimulus to the Order which he
hoped would always be felt . The festival this year of the Benevolent liistitutiem had been the most successful of any festival yet : £ 14 , 000 vvas brought in by a body of men who had no other desire but to do good and communicate happiness to others . He hoped thatthe Girls' and Boys' Festivals would be as successful , but as yet neither had any Chairman . The right man would , however , no doubt turn up at
the right time . The Benevolent Institution had 290 annuitants on its books , the Girls' School 200 girls , and the Boys ' School 210 boys . The Masonic Charities were different from other charities , because they had but a limited circle to appeal to . He hoped they might long be considered worthy of the support of the Order . They did a vast amount of good to those who could not help themselves ;
for evidence of which he invited the brethren to go and see for themselves . If they did he was sure they would be sorry they had not vhited them before . Bro . Terry concluded by thanking the Ravensbourne Lodge for what it had done in the cause of charity . The Tyler's toast concluded the evening ' s proceedings , which were enlivened by numerous songs and recitations b y Bros . Willcocks , Morgan , Hopkins , Pearce , Avery , and Whitaker .
NEWCASTLE - ON - TYNE . — Hotspur Lodge ( No . 1626 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday week , the 24 th ult ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street . The brethren present were Bros . Luke Armstrong , W . M . ; W . S . Hughes , I . P . M . ; T . J . Armstrong , acting S . W . ; R . C . Symonds , J . W . ; Robert L . Armstrong , P . M ., Treas . ; Seymour T . Bell ,
acting Sec ; Hugh T , Bowman , S . D . ; K . A . Dodds , J . D .-. R . Ferry , as Org . ; J . B . Reid , jun ., I . G . ; George Nesbctt and B . J . Proctor , Stewards ; George S . Sims , T ) ler , and the following brethren : Bros . George T . Trewman , R . Waugh , Thomas Morgan , Thomas G . Wynship . W . T . Wilson , C . W . Wilson , J . A . Dixon , and R . W . Walton . The visiting brethren included Bros .
Benj . J . Thompson , P . M ., Prov . Giand Sec . ; R . Whitfield , W . M . 4 8 ; Wm . Cooper , W . M . 1342 ; W . M . Bell , W . M . 1557 i J ohn page , S . W . 406 ; S . G . Homfray , R . Terry , K . Willis , F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) , W . B . Bolland , W . H . Thomson , United Service Lodge , No . 1341 , Hong Kong ; W . T . Lowrey , C . B . Ford , and John Usher . The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer at 7 o ' clock
by the VV . M ., assisted b y his officers . The minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . Apologies for unavoidable absence were received from Bros . John Bell , S . W ., and Wm . Smith , Secretary . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Charles Couper Cripps , proposed at the last meeting , and hc was declared duly elected . Bro . Cripps being in attendance and properly prepared , vvas admitted
in due feirm , and initiated into the secrets and mysteries of ancient Freemasonry by the Worshipful Master -. the working tools of this elegree were explained by the J . W ., Bro . Symonds . Bros . George Wl . ite antl C . VV . Wilson , being examined as to their prufi . ict cy in this degree , received the test of merit and rtthed for preparation . The lodge vvas then tpencd in the Second Uegne , when Bros . White ami
Wilson were admitted and passed to the elegree of Fellow Ctatt by Bre > . W . S . Hughes , P . M ., who also explained the working tools . The lodge was closed down to the First Decree , when Bro . Trewman proposed , antl the W . M . seconded , a candidate for initiation at the nextrcgulir meeting . An application from the Masonic Hall Company ,
Limited , was brought before the lodge , but on the nitti-m of Bro . W . Hughes , P . M ., seconded by Bro . T . J . Armstrong , P . M ., it was referred to the Finance Committee for their consideration and report at the next meeting . There being no further business , the lodge was closed , antl the brethren adjourned to refreshment , where the usual toasts were proposed and duly responded to .
MANCHESTER . —Avon Lodge ( No . 1 ( 133 ) . — The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge , and the celebration of Shakespeare's anniveisnry , was held on the 23 rd ult ., at the Denmark Hot . 1 , Moss bide . The brethren began to assemble towards six o ' clock , soon after which they sit down to tea , provided in one of lhe rooms ol the hotel . About 7 . 30 the lotlge w-s opened by Bro . P . M .
Bostock , who sat in the chair of K . S ., in the absence ejf Bro . J . D . Brickies , W . M . of the Avein L- > dge for the present year . Bro . Painter occupied the chair of S . W ., antl Bro . Whittaker , J . W . There were present , in addition to the members of the Avon Lodge * , several visitors Irom neighbouring lodges . There being no j-pcciil business , the formal routine of opening antl closing in the Three
Degrees was gone through , after which the members and visiting brethren assembled round the festive board . The customary loyal ami preliminary Masonic toasts having been drunk , Bro . P . M . Bostock rose antl drew the attention of the brethren to the fact that this being the anniversary cf the l . itthd . iy of William Shake-piarc , lie should ask the
memi ers sitting round the- Avon Lodge beard to dunk one to * st to I ii nunitry . When some few 3 ears ago the officers of the new lotlge agreed upon the name Avon , they little anticipated the peculiar circumstance that might arise that one of the meetings must necessarily be held on the poet ' s birthday . He , therefore , in proposing this toast ,
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hoped those brethren who were about to favour them in the course of the evening woultl bear in mind that " Shakespeare " was the password , antl act accordingly . The toast was then drunk it * , solemn silence . Bro . C . H . Stephenson , stage manager of the Theatre Royal , Manchester , a member of the Avon Lodge , then read a paper , entitled , "Was Stiaktspeareevera Soldier ? " He commenced hy assuini . n- ; , from certain historic *! facts , th . tt
Shakespeare at some period of his existence must have followed the armies of tne Earl of Leicester into the Low Countries . That hc must have had the most intimate knowledge of military service ia all its surroundings , Bro . Stephenson ably proved by the technical phrases an'I quotations used by Shakespeare throughout his various plays . The short extracts reatl by thc essayist from the poet ' s works in
support of his theory gave the paper an unusual interest , antl being delivered with the force and emphasis of a veteran actor and scholar , were heartily enjoyed . Atthe conclusion Bro . Stephenson received a unanimous vote of thanks for thc pleasure hc had afforded the members . Bro . W . Brown subsequently gave the scene from King John , " Hubert and Arthur , " the stirring story being most pathetically rendered , the contrast from the boyish pleadings of
the one to the gruff responses of the other being cleverly marked . Other Shaksperian recitations were " Fall of Wolscy , " Bro . A . T . Forrest ; " Queen Mab , " Bro . T . Cavanah ; "Othello ' s Apology , " Bro . D . Donbovand ; in addition to which were some capital duets for piano and violin by Bros . Stanislaus anil Vetter , songs hy Bro . Whittaker , and a recitation from Bret Harte's writings , by Bro . Bracewell , the whole forming a most elelightful and instructive meeting .
INSTRUCTION . STABILITY LODGE ( No . 217 ) . —The last meeting of the season of the above lodge of instruction was held on Friday , the 25 th ult ., at thc Gaildh-ill Tavern . Present : Bros . Henry Muggeridge , E . M . Hubbuck , H . Birtlseye , E . F . Storr , Hewitt , Jones , Birdseye , Cros-field , Gale , Mi ers ,
Ashwell , Cosens , F . D . R . Copesiick , Charles Arkell , George Kenning , Townend , antl others . Bro . Henry Birdseye was presented with a jewel for his services as Secretary . Brc Muggeridge infurmeel the brethren that in consequence t'f the great exertion necessary for the carrying out eif the usual festival at tbe C union-street Hotel , he had decided not to conti .-iiie it .
SOUTHAMPTON . — Royal Gloucester Lodges ( No . 130 ) . —In continuation of the sections noticed in our last reference to this lodge of instruction , during thc present month the remainder of the series of fifteen have been worked , Bro . Sidney Myer presiding this month . Bros . II . Lash more , R . Shaipe , P . M ., Cart , J . Adams , P . M ., and T . Lashmore , P . M ., gave the five of the
second lecture at the first meeting , and at the closing meeting of the session on Monday last Bros . Tilling , P . M ., J . Adams , P . M ., and T . Lashmore , P . M ., the three of thc third . At the conclusion Bro . J . Blount Thomas , P . M ., the Mayor of Southampton , in the name of the brethren if thc lodge , presented Bro . R . Sharpe , P . M ., its Honorary Secretary antl Treasurer since its commencement eight
years ago , with a gold centenary jewel of the mother lodge , as a slight recognition i , l his indefatigable services and his unfailing courtesy—a compliment whose v . Uue was enhancer ! from the secret of its intended presentation having been well kept . Nearly forty brethren , including several visitors , were present to take part in thc presentation of this mark of respect and esteem .
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LIVERPOOL . —Sacred Delta Chapter ( No . 216 ) . — The annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . Comp . J . McKutie , P . Z ., vvas the installing chief , assisted by Comp . J . R . Goepel , P . Z . The following Principals were chaired : —Comps . D . S . Davies , M . E Z . *
the Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , M . E . H . ; and R . P . Gill , M . E . J . The officers invested were Cotnp-i . Dr . D . D . Costine , P . S . * , Wm . Thomas , S . E . ; A . McFabert , S . N . ; J . Skeaf , Org . ; and T . Armstrong , Treas . Bros . Dr . Chauncey Puzey and Banner were exalted to the Royal Arch Degree , and the companions afterwards adj . turned to banquet .
LIVERPOOL .- —Everton Chapter ( No . S 23 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , There were present Comps . J . W . Ii ellard , Z . ; T . Stiaw , P . Z . ; Jesse Binning , P . Z , acting II . ; II . Ashmore , J . j W . Brassey , S . E . ; H . Trevitt , S . N . ; J . M . King , P . S . ; a ' nd Peter Ball , Janitor . There were also present Comps . W . Russell , W . Hiiidhaugh , J . G . Ilussell , E . Morgan , J .
Jacobs , J . D . Gnfiilhs . T . Delamere , D . Callow , ( . Sharpies , J . Pendleton , E . Kelly , R . S . Milne , A . Penned , A . Hart , J . Coming , and J . Harding . The visitors included Comps . Thos . Chesworth , P . P . G . R ., P . Z . loSfi ; Hugh Williams , P . P . G . S . B ., P . Z . t-So , IOQI ; Win . G . West , 1086 ; R . C Yellantl , Z . ice-4 ; E . Cottrall , 203 ; T . Roberts , M . E . Z . 673 ; H . Washington , P . Z . 1094 ; it . II . Evans , P . Z . 292 , and H . 393 ; and Joseph Wood , Treas . 249 ( Freemason ) .
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BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( T . I . )—The annual meeting t . f tins ancient lodge vv . ts Held at live p . m . mi Thuisday , April 241 I 1 , at the Masonic II ill . Very soon alter that hour the lotlge was op » ned by Bro . John Dutton , W . M ., assisted by the following officers : —Bros . Cater , I . P . M . ; Dr . Hopkins , Chaplain ; Ruble , S . W . ; C . Wilkinson , J . W . j Braham , Secretary ; Murlis , M . O . ;
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Radway , S . O . ; Dingle , J . O . ; Peach as S . D . ; Mercer * . D . ; Penly , I . G . ; Sparrow , Org . ; Bigvvood , Tyler . ' Several visitors of distinction were present , amon : * thetri R . W . Rev . Bro . Davey , P . G . Chaplain , and the recently appointetl Prov . G . M . for Gloucestershire-, General Doherty atul others . There were also Past Masters Wilton and James Dutton , and a 1 irger attendance of the memb ers
than usual , as it had b come known that arrangements hatl been made to add e ' elat to the proceedings . The minutes of the previous meeting having b ; en read and confirmed , the annual report of the Treasurer vvas presented duly audited , antl was satisfactory , considering the recent expenses in completing the lequisite furniture . A shoit time ago some of the brethren discovered th it Masoni ;
musical rituals for the Craft and Mark D . grces , under the sanction cf Grand Lotige , hat ! several years ago been drawn up by the Chaplain of the Cumberland Lotlge , and published i . i the Freemasons' Magazine , and afterwards issued as separate works by Bro . W . Smith , at that time the proprietor and editor , to whom the copyiight had been presented . It vvas determined by a few of the members to
introduce ihis , or at least the greater portion of it , and meetings for practice had been held under the guidance of Bro . Sparrow , who presided at the harmonium . \ ballot was taken for Bro . Harry Smith as a canditlatc for advancement , vvhi-h having proved favourable , he was admilted , and duly advanced to thc rani of M . M . M . by Bro . fames Dutton , P . M . The several officers performed their
duties more efficiently than on any former occision , and thc music interspersed throughout thc ceremony adde-tl toits solemnity and effectiveness . Thc Prov . G . M . for Gloucestershire especially expressed his approval . The chair was then taken by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , Past G . J . W . of the Grand Mark Lotlge of England . The W . M . elect was presented , the preliminary proceedings were gone
through , the : brethren below the chair were dismissed , aud in their absence Bro . Rubie vvas duly installed by Bro . Dr . Hopkins . On their return the ceremony was continued , antl the following were invested as officers for the next year : —Bros . John Dutton , I P . M . and Treas . * , Dr . Hopkins , Chaplain ; C . Wilkins . > n , S . W . ; Braham Sparrow , Org . ; Mercer , S . D . ; Penly , J . D . ; Peach , I . G . ; Holme-,
Steward ; Bigvvootl , Tyler . The Installing Mister concluded the business by addresses to the W . M ., the Wardens , the Overseers , and the brethren . Votes of thanks for their attendance were pissed to the visiting brethren , and to the retiring Master for his services dutitia * the past
year . Several Utters of apology for unavoidable absence were read . The lotlge was closed at 7 . 30 , and the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel for the usual banquet , which was thoroughly enjoyed , the manner in which the proceedings had been conducted appearing to have an exhilarating effect on all present .
Provincial Charity Committee For N. And E. Yorks.
PROVINCIAL CHARITY COMMITTEE FOR N . AND E . YORKS .
On Monday afternoon , the 21 st ult ., the members ofthe Committee for the organisation of the Charity Voting for the Province < f North anil East Yorkshire met in the Masonic Hall , Yoik . Those present were Bros . Dr . J . P . Bell , W . Dep . Prov .
G . Master ; and M . C . Peek , Prov . G . Sec . ; Bros . J . W . Woodall , Wm . Lawton , W . PUchal ) , J . Thompson , and T . dough , the Stewards appointetl by the province , ami the following representatives of lodges : —Bros . W . Tesseyman , P . M . Humber , 57 ; G . II . W . ilshaw , P . M . Oltl Globe , 200 ; Sir James Meek , P . M . York , 236 ; W . II . Covvper , W . M . Neirth York , 602 j James Hogg , VV . M . Marwood ,
1244 ; C . Waistcll , P . M . Anchor , 1337 ; R- Boggctt , P . M . De la Pole , 16 . 5 ; J . S . Cumberland , VV . M . Eboracum , 1611 ; R . H . Peacock , P . M . Leopold , 17 60 . Several suggestions vvete made by the brethren present as to the rules to be adoptee ) , and eventually a Sub-Committee , consisting of Bros . Bell , Woodall , Meek , Lawton , Tesseyman , Thompson , Petehell , Cumberland , and Peck
( Sec ) , was appointed to draw up a code of bye-laws and piesent them at the next meeting of the Committee , to be held in July . It was arranged that the regular meetings of the Committee should be held in York , as the best available centre , in the months of January and July in each year . We are requested to state that the Prov . Grand Secretary
will be glad to receive suggestions regarding the proposed ruL-s from any brother of experience in such milters . The W . Dep . Prov . G . Master , the Prov . G . Secretary , and several of the representatives were entertained at luncheon ou their arrival in York , by the Eboracum Lodge , at the Queen's Hotel , and in the eve-ui ig they were present at the reguler nieetim ; ot the York Lodge , where there vvas an unusually Urge muster of members and visitors .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
A large and specid meeting of the Boatd of StewarJs vvas held em Monday last at Freemasons' Hall . It having been announced that no Chairman had yet been obtainee ., the Boartl t . f Stewards passetl an unanimous resolution , requesting Bro . Lieut .-Col . John Creaton , Treasurer anel Trustee of the Institution , to pit-side at the Anniversary Festival . Some subsidiary ariaugements having bi * c « attended to , the Board adjourned to Monday next , at 4-3 ° -
The Case Of Bro. Simonsen.
THE CASE OF BRO . SIMONSEN .
We understand that a subscription has been set onfoo to assist Bro . Simonsen , and that Bro . Bent , P . G . C , has consented to act as Treasurer . A full acount will appear [ in our next .
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Sections said that charity vvas the best test and surest proof of the sincerity ol their religion , and he vvas sure that was quite enough to recommend this to est to the brethren ' s n tee . The Ravensbourne Lotlge had already madeitself alife sub-cu ' ier of the three Masonic Charitable Institutions , and they had still in hand fen * the Benevolent Fund over £ 100 . Bro . James Terry , in reply , said the Institutions had grown extensively duiiugthe last six or seven ye-irs . Six or seven
years ago the tftal income eif the three Institutions did not reach a ' -ove £ i 6 , 000 or £ 17 , 000 . Last year it totalled over £ 42 . 000 . During the sirae period thete had been an enormous increase in the number of lodges , in kindly feeling , and in the wealth of the members who had joined the Order . The advent of the Prince of Wales to the chair gave a great stimulus to the Order which he
hoped would always be felt . The festival this year of the Benevolent liistitutiem had been the most successful of any festival yet : £ 14 , 000 vvas brought in by a body of men who had no other desire but to do good and communicate happiness to others . He hoped thatthe Girls' and Boys' Festivals would be as successful , but as yet neither had any Chairman . The right man would , however , no doubt turn up at
the right time . The Benevolent Institution had 290 annuitants on its books , the Girls' School 200 girls , and the Boys ' School 210 boys . The Masonic Charities were different from other charities , because they had but a limited circle to appeal to . He hoped they might long be considered worthy of the support of the Order . They did a vast amount of good to those who could not help themselves ;
for evidence of which he invited the brethren to go and see for themselves . If they did he was sure they would be sorry they had not vhited them before . Bro . Terry concluded by thanking the Ravensbourne Lodge for what it had done in the cause of charity . The Tyler's toast concluded the evening ' s proceedings , which were enlivened by numerous songs and recitations b y Bros . Willcocks , Morgan , Hopkins , Pearce , Avery , and Whitaker .
NEWCASTLE - ON - TYNE . — Hotspur Lodge ( No . 1626 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday week , the 24 th ult ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street . The brethren present were Bros . Luke Armstrong , W . M . ; W . S . Hughes , I . P . M . ; T . J . Armstrong , acting S . W . ; R . C . Symonds , J . W . ; Robert L . Armstrong , P . M ., Treas . ; Seymour T . Bell ,
acting Sec ; Hugh T , Bowman , S . D . ; K . A . Dodds , J . D .-. R . Ferry , as Org . ; J . B . Reid , jun ., I . G . ; George Nesbctt and B . J . Proctor , Stewards ; George S . Sims , T ) ler , and the following brethren : Bros . George T . Trewman , R . Waugh , Thomas Morgan , Thomas G . Wynship . W . T . Wilson , C . W . Wilson , J . A . Dixon , and R . W . Walton . The visiting brethren included Bros .
Benj . J . Thompson , P . M ., Prov . Giand Sec . ; R . Whitfield , W . M . 4 8 ; Wm . Cooper , W . M . 1342 ; W . M . Bell , W . M . 1557 i J ohn page , S . W . 406 ; S . G . Homfray , R . Terry , K . Willis , F . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) , W . B . Bolland , W . H . Thomson , United Service Lodge , No . 1341 , Hong Kong ; W . T . Lowrey , C . B . Ford , and John Usher . The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer at 7 o ' clock
by the VV . M ., assisted b y his officers . The minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . Apologies for unavoidable absence were received from Bros . John Bell , S . W ., and Wm . Smith , Secretary . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Charles Couper Cripps , proposed at the last meeting , and hc was declared duly elected . Bro . Cripps being in attendance and properly prepared , vvas admitted
in due feirm , and initiated into the secrets and mysteries of ancient Freemasonry by the Worshipful Master -. the working tools of this elegree were explained by the J . W ., Bro . Symonds . Bros . George Wl . ite antl C . VV . Wilson , being examined as to their prufi . ict cy in this degree , received the test of merit and rtthed for preparation . The lodge vvas then tpencd in the Second Uegne , when Bros . White ami
Wilson were admitted and passed to the elegree of Fellow Ctatt by Bre > . W . S . Hughes , P . M ., who also explained the working tools . The lodge was closed down to the First Decree , when Bro . Trewman proposed , antl the W . M . seconded , a candidate for initiation at the nextrcgulir meeting . An application from the Masonic Hall Company ,
Limited , was brought before the lodge , but on the nitti-m of Bro . W . Hughes , P . M ., seconded by Bro . T . J . Armstrong , P . M ., it was referred to the Finance Committee for their consideration and report at the next meeting . There being no further business , the lodge was closed , antl the brethren adjourned to refreshment , where the usual toasts were proposed and duly responded to .
MANCHESTER . —Avon Lodge ( No . 1 ( 133 ) . — The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge , and the celebration of Shakespeare's anniveisnry , was held on the 23 rd ult ., at the Denmark Hot . 1 , Moss bide . The brethren began to assemble towards six o ' clock , soon after which they sit down to tea , provided in one of lhe rooms ol the hotel . About 7 . 30 the lotlge w-s opened by Bro . P . M .
Bostock , who sat in the chair of K . S ., in the absence ejf Bro . J . D . Brickies , W . M . of the Avein L- > dge for the present year . Bro . Painter occupied the chair of S . W ., antl Bro . Whittaker , J . W . There were present , in addition to the members of the Avon Lodge * , several visitors Irom neighbouring lodges . There being no j-pcciil business , the formal routine of opening antl closing in the Three
Degrees was gone through , after which the members and visiting brethren assembled round the festive board . The customary loyal ami preliminary Masonic toasts having been drunk , Bro . P . M . Bostock rose antl drew the attention of the brethren to the fact that this being the anniversary cf the l . itthd . iy of William Shake-piarc , lie should ask the
memi ers sitting round the- Avon Lodge beard to dunk one to * st to I ii nunitry . When some few 3 ears ago the officers of the new lotlge agreed upon the name Avon , they little anticipated the peculiar circumstance that might arise that one of the meetings must necessarily be held on the poet ' s birthday . He , therefore , in proposing this toast ,
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hoped those brethren who were about to favour them in the course of the evening woultl bear in mind that " Shakespeare " was the password , antl act accordingly . The toast was then drunk it * , solemn silence . Bro . C . H . Stephenson , stage manager of the Theatre Royal , Manchester , a member of the Avon Lodge , then read a paper , entitled , "Was Stiaktspeareevera Soldier ? " He commenced hy assuini . n- ; , from certain historic *! facts , th . tt
Shakespeare at some period of his existence must have followed the armies of tne Earl of Leicester into the Low Countries . That hc must have had the most intimate knowledge of military service ia all its surroundings , Bro . Stephenson ably proved by the technical phrases an'I quotations used by Shakespeare throughout his various plays . The short extracts reatl by thc essayist from the poet ' s works in
support of his theory gave the paper an unusual interest , antl being delivered with the force and emphasis of a veteran actor and scholar , were heartily enjoyed . Atthe conclusion Bro . Stephenson received a unanimous vote of thanks for thc pleasure hc had afforded the members . Bro . W . Brown subsequently gave the scene from King John , " Hubert and Arthur , " the stirring story being most pathetically rendered , the contrast from the boyish pleadings of
the one to the gruff responses of the other being cleverly marked . Other Shaksperian recitations were " Fall of Wolscy , " Bro . A . T . Forrest ; " Queen Mab , " Bro . T . Cavanah ; "Othello ' s Apology , " Bro . D . Donbovand ; in addition to which were some capital duets for piano and violin by Bros . Stanislaus anil Vetter , songs hy Bro . Whittaker , and a recitation from Bret Harte's writings , by Bro . Bracewell , the whole forming a most elelightful and instructive meeting .
INSTRUCTION . STABILITY LODGE ( No . 217 ) . —The last meeting of the season of the above lodge of instruction was held on Friday , the 25 th ult ., at thc Gaildh-ill Tavern . Present : Bros . Henry Muggeridge , E . M . Hubbuck , H . Birtlseye , E . F . Storr , Hewitt , Jones , Birdseye , Cros-field , Gale , Mi ers ,
Ashwell , Cosens , F . D . R . Copesiick , Charles Arkell , George Kenning , Townend , antl others . Bro . Henry Birdseye was presented with a jewel for his services as Secretary . Brc Muggeridge infurmeel the brethren that in consequence t'f the great exertion necessary for the carrying out eif the usual festival at tbe C union-street Hotel , he had decided not to conti .-iiie it .
SOUTHAMPTON . — Royal Gloucester Lodges ( No . 130 ) . —In continuation of the sections noticed in our last reference to this lodge of instruction , during thc present month the remainder of the series of fifteen have been worked , Bro . Sidney Myer presiding this month . Bros . II . Lash more , R . Shaipe , P . M ., Cart , J . Adams , P . M ., and T . Lashmore , P . M ., gave the five of the
second lecture at the first meeting , and at the closing meeting of the session on Monday last Bros . Tilling , P . M ., J . Adams , P . M ., and T . Lashmore , P . M ., the three of thc third . At the conclusion Bro . J . Blount Thomas , P . M ., the Mayor of Southampton , in the name of the brethren if thc lodge , presented Bro . R . Sharpe , P . M ., its Honorary Secretary antl Treasurer since its commencement eight
years ago , with a gold centenary jewel of the mother lodge , as a slight recognition i , l his indefatigable services and his unfailing courtesy—a compliment whose v . Uue was enhancer ! from the secret of its intended presentation having been well kept . Nearly forty brethren , including several visitors , were present to take part in thc presentation of this mark of respect and esteem .
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LIVERPOOL . —Sacred Delta Chapter ( No . 216 ) . — The annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . Comp . J . McKutie , P . Z ., vvas the installing chief , assisted by Comp . J . R . Goepel , P . Z . The following Principals were chaired : —Comps . D . S . Davies , M . E Z . *
the Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , M . E . H . ; and R . P . Gill , M . E . J . The officers invested were Cotnp-i . Dr . D . D . Costine , P . S . * , Wm . Thomas , S . E . ; A . McFabert , S . N . ; J . Skeaf , Org . ; and T . Armstrong , Treas . Bros . Dr . Chauncey Puzey and Banner were exalted to the Royal Arch Degree , and the companions afterwards adj . turned to banquet .
LIVERPOOL .- —Everton Chapter ( No . S 23 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , There were present Comps . J . W . Ii ellard , Z . ; T . Stiaw , P . Z . ; Jesse Binning , P . Z , acting II . ; II . Ashmore , J . j W . Brassey , S . E . ; H . Trevitt , S . N . ; J . M . King , P . S . ; a ' nd Peter Ball , Janitor . There were also present Comps . W . Russell , W . Hiiidhaugh , J . G . Ilussell , E . Morgan , J .
Jacobs , J . D . Gnfiilhs . T . Delamere , D . Callow , ( . Sharpies , J . Pendleton , E . Kelly , R . S . Milne , A . Penned , A . Hart , J . Coming , and J . Harding . The visitors included Comps . Thos . Chesworth , P . P . G . R ., P . Z . loSfi ; Hugh Williams , P . P . G . S . B ., P . Z . t-So , IOQI ; Win . G . West , 1086 ; R . C Yellantl , Z . ice-4 ; E . Cottrall , 203 ; T . Roberts , M . E . Z . 673 ; H . Washington , P . Z . 1094 ; it . II . Evans , P . Z . 292 , and H . 393 ; and Joseph Wood , Treas . 249 ( Freemason ) .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( T . I . )—The annual meeting t . f tins ancient lodge vv . ts Held at live p . m . mi Thuisday , April 241 I 1 , at the Masonic II ill . Very soon alter that hour the lotlge was op » ned by Bro . John Dutton , W . M ., assisted by the following officers : —Bros . Cater , I . P . M . ; Dr . Hopkins , Chaplain ; Ruble , S . W . ; C . Wilkinson , J . W . j Braham , Secretary ; Murlis , M . O . ;
Mark Masonry.
Radway , S . O . ; Dingle , J . O . ; Peach as S . D . ; Mercer * . D . ; Penly , I . G . ; Sparrow , Org . ; Bigvvood , Tyler . ' Several visitors of distinction were present , amon : * thetri R . W . Rev . Bro . Davey , P . G . Chaplain , and the recently appointetl Prov . G . M . for Gloucestershire-, General Doherty atul others . There were also Past Masters Wilton and James Dutton , and a 1 irger attendance of the memb ers
than usual , as it had b come known that arrangements hatl been made to add e ' elat to the proceedings . The minutes of the previous meeting having b ; en read and confirmed , the annual report of the Treasurer vvas presented duly audited , antl was satisfactory , considering the recent expenses in completing the lequisite furniture . A shoit time ago some of the brethren discovered th it Masoni ;
musical rituals for the Craft and Mark D . grces , under the sanction cf Grand Lotige , hat ! several years ago been drawn up by the Chaplain of the Cumberland Lotlge , and published i . i the Freemasons' Magazine , and afterwards issued as separate works by Bro . W . Smith , at that time the proprietor and editor , to whom the copyiight had been presented . It vvas determined by a few of the members to
introduce ihis , or at least the greater portion of it , and meetings for practice had been held under the guidance of Bro . Sparrow , who presided at the harmonium . \ ballot was taken for Bro . Harry Smith as a canditlatc for advancement , vvhi-h having proved favourable , he was admilted , and duly advanced to thc rani of M . M . M . by Bro . fames Dutton , P . M . The several officers performed their
duties more efficiently than on any former occision , and thc music interspersed throughout thc ceremony adde-tl toits solemnity and effectiveness . Thc Prov . G . M . for Gloucestershire especially expressed his approval . The chair was then taken by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , Past G . J . W . of the Grand Mark Lotlge of England . The W . M . elect was presented , the preliminary proceedings were gone
through , the : brethren below the chair were dismissed , aud in their absence Bro . Rubie vvas duly installed by Bro . Dr . Hopkins . On their return the ceremony was continued , antl the following were invested as officers for the next year : —Bros . John Dutton , I P . M . and Treas . * , Dr . Hopkins , Chaplain ; C . Wilkins . > n , S . W . ; Braham Sparrow , Org . ; Mercer , S . D . ; Penly , J . D . ; Peach , I . G . ; Holme-,
Steward ; Bigvvootl , Tyler . The Installing Mister concluded the business by addresses to the W . M ., the Wardens , the Overseers , and the brethren . Votes of thanks for their attendance were pissed to the visiting brethren , and to the retiring Master for his services dutitia * the past
year . Several Utters of apology for unavoidable absence were read . The lotlge was closed at 7 . 30 , and the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel for the usual banquet , which was thoroughly enjoyed , the manner in which the proceedings had been conducted appearing to have an exhilarating effect on all present .
Provincial Charity Committee For N. And E. Yorks.
PROVINCIAL CHARITY COMMITTEE FOR N . AND E . YORKS .
On Monday afternoon , the 21 st ult ., the members ofthe Committee for the organisation of the Charity Voting for the Province < f North anil East Yorkshire met in the Masonic Hall , Yoik . Those present were Bros . Dr . J . P . Bell , W . Dep . Prov .
G . Master ; and M . C . Peek , Prov . G . Sec . ; Bros . J . W . Woodall , Wm . Lawton , W . PUchal ) , J . Thompson , and T . dough , the Stewards appointetl by the province , ami the following representatives of lodges : —Bros . W . Tesseyman , P . M . Humber , 57 ; G . II . W . ilshaw , P . M . Oltl Globe , 200 ; Sir James Meek , P . M . York , 236 ; W . II . Covvper , W . M . Neirth York , 602 j James Hogg , VV . M . Marwood ,
1244 ; C . Waistcll , P . M . Anchor , 1337 ; R- Boggctt , P . M . De la Pole , 16 . 5 ; J . S . Cumberland , VV . M . Eboracum , 1611 ; R . H . Peacock , P . M . Leopold , 17 60 . Several suggestions vvete made by the brethren present as to the rules to be adoptee ) , and eventually a Sub-Committee , consisting of Bros . Bell , Woodall , Meek , Lawton , Tesseyman , Thompson , Petehell , Cumberland , and Peck
( Sec ) , was appointed to draw up a code of bye-laws and piesent them at the next meeting of the Committee , to be held in July . It was arranged that the regular meetings of the Committee should be held in York , as the best available centre , in the months of January and July in each year . We are requested to state that the Prov . Grand Secretary
will be glad to receive suggestions regarding the proposed ruL-s from any brother of experience in such milters . The W . Dep . Prov . G . Master , the Prov . G . Secretary , and several of the representatives were entertained at luncheon ou their arrival in York , by the Eboracum Lodge , at the Queen's Hotel , and in the eve-ui ig they were present at the reguler nieetim ; ot the York Lodge , where there vvas an unusually Urge muster of members and visitors .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
A large and specid meeting of the Boatd of StewarJs vvas held em Monday last at Freemasons' Hall . It having been announced that no Chairman had yet been obtainee ., the Boartl t . f Stewards passetl an unanimous resolution , requesting Bro . Lieut .-Col . John Creaton , Treasurer anel Trustee of the Institution , to pit-side at the Anniversary Festival . Some subsidiary ariaugements having bi * c « attended to , the Board adjourned to Monday next , at 4-3 ° -
The Case Of Bro. Simonsen.
THE CASE OF BRO . SIMONSEN .
We understand that a subscription has been set onfoo to assist Bro . Simonsen , and that Bro . Bent , P . G . C , has consented to act as Treasurer . A full acount will appear [ in our next .