Royal Arch.

The Second and Third Principals having replied , the toast of " The Exaltee . followed . In reply to this toast , Comp . C . C Ebberstein expressed his acknowledgme nts to his proposer and seconded , and spoke of the great impression that the ceremony ot exaltation had created in his mind .

"The Past Principals" was coupled with the names of Comps . Higgms , Kohler , and Robinson , and in giving this toast , the M . E . Z . mentioned the fact that a still older Past Principal , Comp . Dr . Ryley , was a candidate for the Board of General Purposes on the 7 th inst ., when he ( the speaker ) hoped that every companion present having the entree would attend the Grand Lodge and record a vote in the doctor ' s favour .

Comps . Higgins , Kohler , and Robinson having replied , the toasts of " The S . E . and Treasurer , " and "The Officers , " brought the proceedings to a conclusion .

' Kennington Chapter , No . 1381 . The installation meeting of this prosperous transpontine chapter was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the nth ult . Among those present were Comps . A . Lundie , M . E . Z . ; W . Smith , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; H . Whitney , J . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , S . E . ; Hale , S . N ., J . elect ; George Everett , P . Z ., P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; A . Clay , ist Asst . Soj . ; C . H . Kohler , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ; H . J Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . W . Westley , P . Z . ; H . Salter , P . Z . ; R . Lingley , P . / . ;

and W . Dennis , P . Z . ^ , The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Comp . Major Walls , P . Z ., installed Comp . W . Smith as M E . Z ., and Comp . H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., installed Comps . Whitney , as H ., and Hale , as J . Among the officers invested were Comps . E . Higgins , P . Z ., S . E . ; George Everett , P . Z ., Treas . ; Clay , P . S . ; and Patrick , P . Z ., Janitor . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . A Past Principal ' s jewel was presented to Comp . A . Lundie , P . Z . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed .

Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts received full justice . Comp . George Everett responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers " in a neat and i ff ective speech . Comp . A . Lundie then submitted the toast of " The M . E . Z . " In the course of his remarks he said that Comp . Smith was an old exaltee of the chapter , and had filled all the offices leading to the First Principal ' s chair in a creditable manner . He had that evening shown his kindness of heart by generously presenting the chapter with a very handsome First Principal ' s collar and jewel . He was a most genial companion , and he trusted that his year of office would be a pleasurable and prosperous one .

The M . E . Z . having replied , gave "The H . and J ., Comps . Whitney and Hale , " who suitably acknowledged the compliment . In proposing the toast of "The S . E . and Treasurer , " the M . E . Z . spoke in high terms of commendation of those worthy companions . The audit report that evening was a highly satisfactory one , and proved that both the S . E . and Treasurer looked well after the interests of the chapter . This toast having been duly honoured , Comp . Higgins , S . E ., briefly replied to the toast so far as he was concerned .

Comp . Everett , after replying to the kind remarks of the M . E . / ., interpolated a few wcids with regard to the new caterer of the chapter , Comp . Brinkley , who had that evening trade his debut in that capacity . The dinner had been a most excellent one , and it augured well for the future of the chapter if Comp . Brinkley remained as host of Ihe tavern . "The Officers " came next in order , and was responded to by Comp . Clay . "The Health of the new caterer of the chapter , and proprietor of the Horns , Comp . Brinkley , " was drunk with musical honours , and the recipient of the conpliment having replied , the proceedings terminated .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Weymouth Chapter , No . 4 . A meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Weymouth , on Wednesday , the 24 th ult . under the genial presidency of the M . W . S ., Bro . Herbert J . Groves , the following members being amongst those present : III . Bros . Sir R . N . Howard , 32 ; Col . W . E . Brymer , M . P ., 30 ; Zillwcod Milledge , 30 " ; Allen McLeon , J . A . Sherrin , G . IV Webford , S . S . Milledee , and T . Lowe .

The chapter having been opened , Bros , the Rev . J . Miller , B . D ., and B . Morris , J . P ., were perfected . 1 his being the Soth anniversary of her Majesty's birthday , the following loyal telegram was despatched :

" To her Majesty the Oueen and Empress , Windsor Castle . "The members of the Weymouth Chapter , Rose Croix , No . 4 , now in meeting , desire to approach your Majesty , the Patroness of our Order , with the most loyal and hearty congratulations on the attainment of your Majesty's Soth birthday , and to pray that your Majesty may long be spared to reign over a united and loyal people . " MEKIIKKT J GKOVI-: S , M . W . S . " ZII . I . WOOIJ MILLEDGK , Recorder . " The members were afterwards entertained at a banquet by the M . W . S .

The Maddison Memorial Window In Ledbury Church.

THE MADDISON MEMORIAL WINDOW IN LEDBURY CHURCH .

Soon after the death of Bro . Edward Maddison ( which occurred on March 14 th , 1898 ) , a representative meeting of Churchmen , Freemasons , and fritiids was held to consider what means should be adopted to perpetuate his memory . It was unanimously decided to erect a stained-glass window in the south aisle of Ledbury Church , and the suggestion soon met with general favour , Mrs . Maddison , the widow , having previously intimated that such a memorial would be very

acceptable lo herself , her family , and her relatives . Bro . Beddoe ( of Hereford ) , a prominent Freemason , and Bro . Fredk . Russell ( of Ledbury ) , Secretary of the Eastnor Lodge , Ledbury , were appointed joint Secretaries of the Memorial Committee , the form of the memorial being most acceptable to the Craft generally . Subscriptions were at once forthcoming , the result being a window at once beautiful and artistic .

Our readers will probably remember that the late Bro . Maddison ( who at the t ' me tf his death had been manager of the Ledbury Branch of the National Provincial Bank for nearly 20 years ) was churchwarden for 17 years—an office he served most assiduously through evil report and through good report . His

The Maddison Memorial Window In Ledbury Church.

untiring labours during the recent church restoration were given with that intense love for the grand old church which was so marked , and he filled the post of hon . Secretary to the Restoration Committee with conspicuous tact , ability , and judgment . As a Freemason he occupied the post of Master twice , and filled the office of Secretary for several years . He was connected with several local institutions , and it was most apparent that in everything he undertook the highest motives prompted him . A memorial window , then , to such a man is most appropriate .

During the restoration of the church the late Bro . Maddison had the satisfaction of seeing thiee stained glass windows presented to the church , all of which were fixed in the south aisle of the nave by Mr . C . E . Kempe . These were in memory of William Charles Henry , of Haffield . and Margaret , his wife ; the second in memory of William Gordon , of Haffield ; and the third in memory of E . J . Webb , J . P ., D . L ., banker of Ledbury ( erected by his friends ) .

It is between the two latter that the " Maddison " window is placed , and it completes the series of four by Kempe , in which are revealed figures of apostles and saints in the upper portions and resurrection scenes in the lower portions . There are also representations of the Maries at the Sepulchre , the walk to and supper at Emmaus , the Revelation to Saint Thomas , and the last charge to St . Peter ( " Feed my Lambs " ) . The window is surmounted by angels , and at the

base is very clearly represented the credulity of St . Thomas . The following is the inscription : " To the glory of God , and in memory of Edward Maddison , born June 7 th , 1 S 40 , died March 14 th , 1 S 98 . For 17 years churchwarden of this parish , and an honoured member of the ancient fraternity of Freemasons . This window was dedicated by the Freemasons of the Province of Herefordshire and his other many friends . " The window is an admirable piece of workmanship , the colours being rich and the figures represented very clear .

Dispensations To Wear Masonic Clothing.

DISPENSATIONS TO WEAR MASONIC CLOTHING .

We have received copy of the following circular letter addressed by the Grand Secretary to the W . Masters of Lodges : — United Grand Lodge of England , Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , London , W . C , 25 th May , 1899 . Dear Sir and Worshipful Master ,

In view of the increasing number of applications to the M . W . Grard Master for dispensations to wear Masonic Clothing on occasions other than Lodge Meetings , his Royal Highness ' s advisers have very fully and seriously considered the question of granting such applications in future , and they are very strongly of opinion that the wearing of Masonic Clothing and Regalia both at Religious Services in Churches , and at places of entertainment when ladies and others who are not Masons are present , is not calculated to increase the dignity of the Order , or to raise it in the estimation of those who have not been admitted to its secrets and mysteries .

It is , moreover , thought that the wearing in public of Masonic Badges and Regalia has the effect of placing Freemasons , in the opinion of many , very much in the same category as Benefit Societies , which , although most excellent in themselves , are formed for purposes and have aims , wholiy different to those for which Masonry exists .

I am , therefore , directed to ask you to be so good as to make it known to your lodge , tliat only under very special and exceptional circumstances , will the M . W . Grand Master be advised to grant such dispensations in future , and then only after a memorial stating the exceptional circumstances of the case shall have been lodged at the office of the Grand Secretary , for the consideration of the Grand Master ' s advisers at their periodical meetings .

I am to request it may be understood that it is not desired to discourage the meeting of brethren , either for religious worship , or on occasions of their extending hospitality to those who are not members of the Order ; the only object of the decision which has been arrived at is to check the exhibition in public of a costume intended to be worn only in private during the performance of Masonic rites and ceremonies . —I am , Dear Sir and IJrother , yours fraternally , E . LETCHWORTH , Grand Secretary .

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