Consecration Of R.A. Chapters At Jarrow And Gateshead.

CONSECRATION OF R . A . CHAPTERS AT JARROW AND GATESHEAD .

Yesterday two chapters were consecrated by the Durham Provincial Grand Superintendent , Comp . the Marquess of Londondery , K . P . The first ceremony took place in the New Masonic Hall , Jarrow , where the St . Bede Chapter , No . 1119 , was consecrated . There was a numerous

attendance of provincial and other companions . At the opening of the chapter at jarrow , Ex . Comps . E . D . Davis officiated as Director of Ceremonies , and VV . M . Bell as Assistant Director of Ceremonies . The Marquess of Londonderry acted as Z-, Ex . Comp . H . 1 . Turnbull as H ., and Ex . Comp . B . Levy as J . Comp . R . Hudson officiated as p ' G . S . E ., assisted by Comps . T . Bradley , J . J . Clay , J . D .

Todd , C . R . 1 ' ry , and Comp . Malcolm , as Janitor . The consecration ceremony was performed in a solemn and inpressive manner by the Provincial Grand Superintendent and the other Principals . The musical portion of the ceremony was effectively rendered by Comps . Whitehead , Walker , J . G . Smith , D . Sinclair , and G . Porteous . Comp . Robert Hudson was installed as '/ .., and he

afterwards invested Comps . J . S . Wilson as H ., M . H . Dodd , as J ., J- A . Witter as Scribe E ., Alexander McDougall as Scribe N ., and J . T . Wilson as P . S . Comp . HUDSON said he was only expressing the feelings of the members of the Chapter of St . Bede when he tendered to their Provincial Grand Superintendent their thanks for the kind manner in which he had honoured them

that day by his presence , and he moved that their thanks be given to the Marquess of Londonderry for his kindness in coming and consecrating the chapter that day . Comp . H . Doni ) seconded , and the companions expressed their thanks in the usual manner . The Marquess of LONDONDERRY said he could assure them he did not expect he should be received with the

cordiality which the companions had manifested on the occasion . It had given him great pleasure to represent and consecrate the chapter , and he trusted that this , his first Masonic visit to Jarrow , would not be the last . ( Applause ) . They had had to lament the lost of their dear brother and companion Crookes , the P . G . S ., but they had in the companion whom they had that day installed as

' A ., Bro . R . Hudson , one who would devote his best efforts to the interests and welfare of the chapter and to the province , as he had done to everything connected with the Craft in their province . ( Loud applause . ) He again thanked the chapter for their kindness .

The chapter was then ciosed . Bro . R . Hudson introduced a deputation from the St . Bede Lodge , my , who desired to present an address to the Prov . Grand Master , the Marquess of Londonderry . Bro . Sedcole , the Hon . Sec . of St . Bede ' s Lodge , read the illuminated address , of which the following is a copy :

" To the Most Noble the Marquess of Londonderry , K . P ., P . G . M . of the Province of Durham . " We , the W . M ., P . M . ' s , and Brethren of St . Bede Lodge , No . 1119 , of Freemasons , Jarrow , most humbly desire to express our gratitude for your great kindness in honouring us with your presence and services on the occasion of the consecration of St . Bede Roval Arch

Chapter , and to assure you of our devotion to you as our P . G . M . It is not only a pleasing duty to execute your wishes , but a source of pride and satisfaction to know that the brethren of this province are governed by the representative of so illustrious a house , and we feel certain that so long as the influence of vour name and character is

exercised among FYeemasons of the province the dignity ; honour , and welfare of the Craft will be faithfully upheld . ( Signed ) " Alex . McDougall , W . M . ; M . M . Dodd , I . P . M . ; J . T . Dickinson , P . M . ; James Ponder , P . M . ; T . Renton , P . M . ; J . A . Witter , P . M . ; James Sedcole , Hon . Secretary . "

Bro . ALEX . MCDOUGALL , W . M ., presented the address , which was accepted by the Prov . Grand Master , who assured the deputation that he felt deeply gratified by the expression of their kindness . It should be his earnest endeavour to perform the duties of his position to the satisfaction of the brethren , and he believed he should have the support of every loyal Freemason in the province . ( Loud

applause . ) The proceedings then terminated . The Marquess of Londonderry and the accompanying officers and others proceeded by special train to Gateshead , and on their arrival they assembled at the newly-erected Masonic Hall , in Jackson-street . The chapter was duly opened , Comps . S . M . Corbett as Z . ; H . Hotham as II . ;

1 " . Spearman as J . ; and J . Moult as P . S . The companions having received the Provincial Grand Superintendent in the usual Masonic manner , Comp . H . J . Turnbull acted as Second , and Comp . J . S . Wilson as Third Principal . The Provincial Grand Superintendent was supported by Colonel Potter , P . G . Superintendent of Northumberland ; Dr . Cooke , P . Z . ; R . B . Reed , P . Z . ; and others .

the consecration ceremony of the Industry Chapter , No . 4 S , was performed in a most impressive manner , Comps . Levy , Turnbull , Wilson , R . Hudson , T . Bradley , J . J . Clay , and others assisting the Provincial Grand Superintendent 'herein , Comp . E . D . Davis acting as Director of Ceremonies , and Comp . VV . M . Bell as Assistant Director . The Director of Ceremonies having proclaimed the chapter duly

consecrated , the Prov . G . Superintendent installed Comp . »¦ H . Reed , as '/ .. ; and Comp . Reed afterwards invested jne following Principals and officers : Comps . Dr . Cooke , ! .. > John Wood , J . ; John Moult , Scribe E . ; David Sinclair , Scribe N . ; J . G . Smith , P . S . ; and J . Curry , Janitor . Comp . E . D . DAVIS announced that on June 15 th , in fhe Masonic HallNewcastletheGSuptof

Northumbcr-, , . . n"d > , Col . Potter , would have the pleasure of holding a ' rovincial Grand Chapter , and of consecrating the new Chapter of the Gosforth Lodge , and it would give him the greatest pleasure to meet them . ( Applause ) . . 'he First Principal , Comp . R . B . REED , said their best jnanks were due to the Prov . Grand Supt . for the high Jonour he had done them in coming there to consecrate

at new chapter . They knew the many duties he had to effi m ' ' come that day so zealously and ' "icientl y to consecrate the chapters at Jarrow and Gates"ead for the welfare of the order , that they must all feel j , . P ' y indebted to him . ( Applause . ) He proposed that 'eir best thanks be given to the Marquess of Londonderry .

Consecration Of R.A. Chapters At Jarrow And Gateshead.

The PROV . GRAND SUPERINTENDENT said he thanked them for the kind vote of thanks which Ex . Comp . Reed had proposed , and they had so kindly accorded . Although he had many duties to perform , one of his pleasantest duties was that he had performed that day , because it had brought him more into connection with Royal Arch Freemasonry than he had been brought before . ( Applause . )

He thanked them for the manner in which they had received him , and he trusted he should have an opportunity again of visiting the chapter . ( Applause . ) He hoped the newly-consecrated chapter would be an honour to itself and a credit to the Order generally . ( Applause . ) The companions afterwards sat down to a sumptuous banquet .

Annual Supper Of The Dalhousie Lodge Of Instruction No. 860.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE DALHOUSIE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION No . 860 .

A very successful reunion of the members of the above successful lodge took place on the 19 th ult . The chair was taken by Bro . Burleton , VV . M . SGo , who was ably supported by Bros . Smyth and Glass as Senior and Junior Wardens , Past Master Wallington , the esteemed Preceptor , being

the I . P . M . Among the brethren present were : Bros . F . Carr , the indefatigable Hon . Sec . ; Wardell , P . M .: Allen , A . Clark , Holsworth , Smyth , Darnell , C . H . Webb , P . M ., Catling , Boyce , T . Clark , Edwards , Dallas , Corbie Polak , G . H . Stephens ( Freemason ); and others . The good fare as provided by the worthy host gave great satisfaction , and the subsequent proceedings were

characterised by unanimity and harmony . T he usual loyal and Craft toasts were duly honoured , and some capital songs greatly enlivened the proceedings , Bro . Stephens also giving a capital recitation . In toasting " The Hon . Sec , Bro . F . Carr , " that brother was warmly praised for the success which had attended the Iodge since he undertook the duties ot Secretary ; and in

reply Bro . Carr gave a good account of the doings of the lodge . Fifty-one meetings had been held during the year . Boxing Day having prevented a regular meeting , although several of the members attended . The average attendance had been sixteen each meeting . £ 5 5 s . had been placed upon Bro . Dignam ' s ( W . M . 15 . 24 ) list for the Girls ' Schools , and the usual guinea had been voted towards the

Christinas entertainment of the Aged Freemasons at Croydon , and also donated one guinea each Christmas for the Aged Freemasons' Entertainment . Nor has the lodge been unmindful of individual claims on its charity , having afforded substantial relief to several deserving applicants . With such a capital result to look hack upon , we can heartily wish the Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction and its

esteemed Preceptor , Bro Wallington , P . M ., " Hearty good wishes " and every success . We were further pleased to gather that since the establishment of the lodge at its present comfortable quarters , the brethren have kept the claims cf the Masonic

Institutions well in view , having in 1 S 7 S given £ 3 5 s . on Bro . Wallington's list for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and £ 5 $ s . to Bro . Dickins for the Boys' School ; in 1 SS 0 £ 5 5 s . on Bro . Allen's list for the Girls' School , and £ 5 ss . on Bro . Smyth's list for the Boys' School ; and in 1 SS 2 £ 5 5 s . on Bro . Dignam's list for the Girls' School .

Masonic Concert At Wigan.

MASONIC CONCERT AT WIGAN .

Perhaps one of the most enjoyable evenings that one could wish for was spent on Friday , the 19 th ult ., when the brethren of the mystic tie threw open their handsome Masonic Hall to their friends . Many have been the surmises among the fair sex connected with or related to Masons as to why the brethren should be so exclusive , and

out of deference to their wishes and with the object of providing entertainment for the ladies , it was arranged by the Mark Masons that a concert should be given by several brethren from Southport , who form a little orchestra amon " themselves , and b y a few members of the Rose and Thistle Mark Lodge in Wigan . The Mark brethren from Southport consisted of Bros . Fox , Whitehead , Hesketh , Johnson ,

Halsall , and Roberts , Mr . Seddon and Mr . R . VV . Aldtid ge , and to these gentlemen especially , thanks are due for the admirable music provided . The lodge was profusely decorated , a very agreeable feature being the beautiful collection of plants which were kindly lent for the evening by the Earl of Crawford , and many were the expressions of surprise when the lodge was seen for the first time bv

the large and fashionable audience that had assembled . The band played several attractive selections , perhaps the selection from Sullivan's "Patience" being most enjoyed . Bro . Fox , a member of the Southport Lodjje , played in excellent style and with correct taste a * ' Gavotte" and " Musette , " by Raff , and was tastefully accompanied by the band , who throughout the evening played in better tune

than is generally the case amongst amateurs , to whom correct tuning is a matter of difficulty . Bro . Whitehead sang two songs , " Rose Marie " and " The last watch , " which pleased the audience , although the singer seemed suffering from a severe cold , which affected the control of his voice . The Wigan musical brethren acquitted themselves admirably , Bro . VV . Gray singing "Polly" and

" The midshipmite " with taste and vigour ; Bro . VV . Johnson "The Arab ' s farewell , " and Bro . H . Bouchier the favourite old song " Hearts of Oak , " both singers being in good voice ; Bro , H . T . Byrom , in Sullivan's beautiful song "The distant shore , " and in another very effective little song which rumour says has been composed by a popular Wigan brother , and which had to be repeated

later on by general desire , being heard to advantage , being in better voice than for some time . Bro . J . Dwarber accompanied most of the songs with his usual good taste , and added much to the enjoyment by playing a solo called " Les Cloches , " which was much admired . The concert terminated about ten o ' clock p . m ., and , in response to the general wish , the room was cleared , and a most enjoyable

dance was participated in by a large number . Refreshments were served during the evening , and one of the most sociable of evenings ended by a general wish that another should be given as speedily as possible . The visitors had every provision made for their comfort and enjoyment , Bro . J . Murray , Master of Mark Lodge , and the other brethren , being most assiduous in their attention to all present . — Wigan Examiner .

Masonic Benevolence Association For Jamaica.

MASONIC BENEVOLENCE ASSOCIATION FOR JAMAICA .

1 he following circular has been addressed to the brethren of the Craft in this island , and , we are glad to say , responded to liberally by the several lodges working in the province , also by the brethren generally , the list of subscribers increasing every day : " Kingston , 4 H 1 March , 1 SS 2 . Dear Sir . and Brother , —We have great pleasure in

informing you that it has been determined to establish a General Masonic Benevolence in this province , and in inviting your co-operation and aid . We enclose a copy ot the rules passed at a meeting or Masons recently held in this city , and a preliminary list of donors and subscribers . " We trust it will be convenient for you to assist the

oromoters in their efforts at once to establish the Association , by early communicating to the Treasurer ( Bro . J . C . Ford ) the nature and the contribution of the amount you will generously give . As soon as the preliminaries are completed , voting papers will be issued to the subscribers by the Committee of Arrangements , for the election of a Board of Management .

' We remain , dear Sir and Brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , " ALT . DECORDOVA , " S . C . BURKE , 1 Committee J . TOMI ' SETT , F . R . C . S . | appointed J . L . ASIIENHEI . M , y to M . P . C . MCCORMACK , I solicit 1 W . f . I ,. AlCCORMACK , solicit

J . C . FORD , | Contributions . A . C . SINCLAIR , J "J AMAICA MASONIC BENEVOLENCE ASSOCIATION . " A meeting of Masonic brethren was held at the Friendly Lodge , Kingston , on the evening of the 9 th March , 1 SS 2 , the Right Worshipful Bro . Altamont DeCordova in the chair .

' After the Chairman had stated the object of the meeting it was , on motion of Bro . J . C . Ford , seconded by Worshipful Bro . M . P . C . McCormack , resolved : — " ' TliataG-eneral Masonic Benevolence be established . " 2 . That such Benevolence shall partake of the character of aid to distressed brethren , their widows and orphans , under the direction of a Committee of Management . I hat Committee be to

. V a appointed canvass the lodges and brethren in the Island for donations and subscriptions ; to draw up rules and regulations for the government of the Benevolence , and for the purpose of putting the resolutions of this meeting into immediate practical effect—five to be a quorum . " A committee was appointed for the purposes of the 3 rd resolution .

" I he Chairman presented a code of rules and regulations which , he stated , had been prepared in conference with Worshipful Bro . M . P . C . McCormack and Bro . Ford . I he rules were read , and , after discussion , the amendments , were agreed to . "

Freemasons At Church.

FREEMASONS AT CHURCH .

On Sunday , the 21 st ult ., the members of the lodges in Carlisle attended morning service at Upperby Church , when a collection was taken in aid of the Cumberland Charities . T here was a good attendance of brethren , and the church was overcrowded . The Rev . Wm . Cockett , the vicar , read the opening prayers , and the sermon was

preached by tne Rev . Joshua Tyson , curate of Kirkandrews , and Chaplain of the Bective Lodge , who took for his text the words of St . Paul— " Let no man seek his own , but every man another ' s wealth " ( ist Cor . x . 24 ) . He pointed out the meaning of the words as shown in their context , enforcing the three points—firstly , that we were not to be selfish , but ought to do what was in our power for

the general advancement in knowledgeand virtue ; secondly , that wc were called upon to obey the words of the text from the strong consideration that all we had was the property of God ; and , thirdly , that the principle of the text was ' enforced by the life of Christ , who gave Himself for others . He concluded with an earnest appeal to the brethren to support the Charities . The first mark of a true Mason was

fidelity and zeal in support of the Queen and Constitution ; the second mark was the submission of an infeiior to a superior and the brotherly kindness of every superior to his inferior ; while the third mark was based on the principle of doing unto others as we would wish others to do

unto us . One great distinguishing feature of Freemasonry was a willingness to help one another , and it was on that principle that he asked them to support those valuable Institutions which were doing so much good to the poorer classes of the city and neighbourhood . The collections during the day amounted to nearly £ 13 .

BRO . SIR REGINALD HANSON . Bro . Hanson , Sheriff of London and Middlesex , upon whom Her Majesty has been pleased to signify her intention of conferring the honour of knighthood , in commemoration of her recent visit to Epping Forest , is a son of Mr . Samuel Hanson , whose family has been connected with Billingsgate Ward for nearl y a century and a half .

He was born in the year 1 S 40 , and was educated at Rugby and at Trinity College , Cambridge , where he took the usual degrees . He has represented Billingsgate Ward for eight years in the Court of Common Council , and was elected Alderman of that Ward in 1 SS 0 . He served as Chairman of the City Library and Local Government Committees , and is a member of the Shipwrights' and

Merchant I aylors Companies , a Fellow of the Royal Society of Antiquaries , and a member of the Philological and other learned societies . He is also a Governor of the Fellowship Porters' Company and a Governor of Bridewell and Bethlehem Hospitals , and of St . Thomas's Hospital . Bro . Hanson was initiated in the Prince of Wales LnrW

No . 759 , m March , 1 S 7 O , and is also a member of the chapter attached to the lodge . He is also a member of the London Rifle Brigade Lodge , recently consecrated , and was one of the petitioners . He is a member of the firm of Messrs . Hanson , Son , Evison , and Barter , grocers and fruit merchants , of Botolph-lane ; and he married a daughter of Mr . Charles B . Bingley , of Stanhope-Park , Greenford , Middlesex .

H . R . H . Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany , P . G . W ., has consented to open the new hospital in Henrietta-street , Covent-garden , on St . Peter ' s Day , June 29 th ,