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R ETORTS OF MASONIC M EETINGS : — Craft Masonry ¦ 3 M Roval Arch 3 ° S Mark Masonry 3 » S Red Cross of Constantino 3 a Scotland 38 | Report of Grand Chapter Rose Croix of Ireland 3 S 0 An Interesting Meeting 3 8 7
I ayin" the Foundation Stone of New Schools at Old Cumnock 3 S 7 Scottish Masonic Benevolent Institution 3 «> Commemorative Jewel 3 SS Masonic Trip 3 » S Grand Lodge of Canada 3 b ° United Grand Lodge 3 * 9 Masonic Tidings 3 ° 9 Scottish Freemasonry 39 °
Church Restoration 39 ° The Curiosities of a Religious Census 39 ° Captain Webb 39 1 Bro . Major linrgess 39 1 A Masonic Paterfamilias at the Sea Side 39 1 The Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar 391 C ORRESPONDENCE : — Minutes and their Confirmation 39 > The Powers of W . Masters 392
Sir Christopher Wren 39 2 Highrodiams 393 The Masonic Magazine and Wcsthorpc Church 393 fireat Masonic Conference 393 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 39 ^ Masonic Notes and Queries 393 New Chapter at Barrow-in-Furness 393 Masonic Meetings for next week 394 Advertisements i . " Hi . " '• . vi -
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft ItonrB .
METROPOLITAN . MARQUESS OF RIl'ON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . —A very agreeable day was passed by the brethren of this young lodge on the 26 th ult ., for whom a pic-nic party to Burnham Beeches was designed and carried out by the W . M ., Bro . W . Stephens , and several of the leading members . Accompanied by Mrs . Murlis , and Miss
Stephens , Bros . Hanney , W . Grist , W . Kcnnard , S . Smout , sen . ; J . Glaskin , H . Morrcy , Cockburn , and H . Massey , ( "Freemason" ) , proceeded by Great Western express train from 1 ' addington at 10 . 30 a . m . to Slough , where they were joined by Bro . John High , and several other brethren , including the Secretary of the Windsor Castle Lodge , No . 771 , and conveyed by
carriages to Bro . High ' s pretty residence at Farnham Royal . Here they were welcomed by Mrs . High , and conducted to a liberal lunch before proceeding to the Beeches . The weather was delightfully fine , and there was every promise of a pleasant day for the party . After dispatching the lunch the brethren and ladies , whom Mrs . High then joined , drove to Burnham Beeches , and in a
remote part of that retired spot drew up , and had the cloth spread on the green sward for dinner . While these * preparations were going on the brethren amused themselves with different games , and when the hour for dinner arrived disposed of the repast with well seasoned appetites . There was but one toast proposed " Success to the Lodge , and many similar pleasant meetings , " and when the
cloth was removed , for which operation , however , there was no hurrying , the brethren and ladies surveyed the beauties of the scenery and inspected the many natural curiosities with which Burnham Beeches abound . As there was more amusement still in store the party did not remain late at the Beeches , but drove by a different route back to Farnham Hoyal to Bro . High's , where they were
lo partake of tea . Having alighted from the carriages and walked about the grounds , they were conducted by liro . High to the church , for the building cf the steeple of which Bro . High has the contract , in addition to large works which he is executing in the neighbourhood for Lord Cholmondeley . After viewing and admiring the beautifully executed porch , the company returned to Bro .
High ' s , where tea was provided al fresco , and here they remained till half-past ten o ' clock at night , engaged in singing , conversation , and amusing talcs . At half-past ten they repaired to the carriages , after wishing their host and hostess a hearty good-bye , and with recollections of a very pleasant day , and hopes for many similar days in future , took their journey Londonwards .
ALEXANDRA-PALACE LODGE ( No . 1541 ) . —The second meeting of this lodge since its foundation and consecration was held on Saturday , at the Palace whose name it bears . This out-of-town season , as might be expected , was not conducive to a large gathering , and several of the officers had to make great sacrifices in order to be present—the Senior Warden , and W . M . Delegate ,
Bro . Kelly King , having had to travel straight from Cheltenham ; and Bro . J . It . Staccy , the Secretary , returned expressl y from the Hibernian capital to be present . Bro . . 1 . C . Parkinson , the W . M ., was unavoidably absent , and letters were read excusing absence on the part of officers and brethren , some giving as a reason their presence in the far noith , and one , a family bereavement . The lodge
was opened with Bros . Kelly King , as W . M . ; Dyte ( D . C . ) , as S . W . ; [ . Willing ( visitor ) , as J . W . ; . ] . H . Dodson , S . D . . \ v . W . Snelling , , | . D . ; J . Lee , as I . G . ; and J . While , ( W . M . 228 ) , as I . P . M . The ballot was taken for Bro . John Dodson , of 55 , as a joining member , and it was unanimous . The ceremony of initiation was then performed , Mr . Jesse Edmund Ward and Mr . Webster Denni .
son being the initiates , Bro . Kelly King presiding as Master , and the efficiency of the officers greatly heightened the effect of the ceremony . The Mastership was again put into commission , Bro . J . R . Stacey occupying it to perform the next ceremony , that of passing the five brethren initiated on the first regular meeting of the lodge , and these were Bros . Larchin , Daniel , Chapman , Ken-
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sington , and Matthews . The ceremony was , it need scarcely be said , performed in the perfect manner for which Bro . Stacey , as the Preceptor of at least two Lodges of Instruction , has made himself famous . The bye-laws of the lodge were then presented and forwarded a stage , and the lodge then dealt with a notice of motion proposed by Bro . Kelly King , the S . W ., to have as the meeting days of the
lodge the last Saturdays of the spring and autumn months , in place of the last Saturdays of the summer months . This motion was proposed to meet the convenience of the Palace authorities , who , joined with the founders in the privileges of the lodge in being named-as officers , have found that the days of meeting originally proposed would interfere with the work of the Palace , and have
unfortunately not taken their assigned parts in the lodge owing to this cause .- The motion was carried , and the wish was expressed that this concession would meet the convenience of the Palace authorities . Several propositions for joining members and of gentlemen to be initiated were made , and among the latter was a proposition by Bro . Rowlands , and most cordially received by the lodge , of the name of the
well known " Red Spinner " of the " Gentleman ' s Magazine ; " the author of several works , the latest being the pleasant piscatorial volume entitled " Waterside Sketches . " There can be no doubt from the reception the name received , the Master in the chair seconding the . motion , that this popular brother of the angle and pen has been marked by those of the Craft who have the pleasure of
knowing him as one whom they could welcome in the brotherhood of the " Mystic tie . " The business ended , the brethren dined together , not en loge , the uncertainty as to numbers , and other circumstances , preventing that , but at the " table d'hote " of the Palace they enjoyed a corner by themselves , and the toasts of " The Initiates , " " The
W . M ., " , "The Officers , " and "Visitors , " were none the less cordial if given without the usual ceremonies accorded undc rtiled circumstances . The visitors were Bros . Boys ( Lodge Camden ); "VV . M . 3 ijlt 3 , W . M . 1771 H . Ralph , 177 ; H . Thompson , P . M . Great City ; II . Potter ; J . W . Berry , 1185 ; C . Scales , W . S . 1507 .
PROVINCIAL . WARRINGTON . —LODGE OF LIGHTS ( NO . 148 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening last , at the Masonic Rooms . The W . M ., Bro . Bowes , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov . G . Reg ., Cumberland and Westmoreland , was supported by his officers and a large number of brethren and visitors . After the minutes were
read , Bros . Johnson , Peake , and B . L . Pierpoint claimed preferment , and having sustained their claims , were entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when the three brethren were re-admitted and passed by the W . M . The lodge was then closed in the Second Degree , when Dr . G . W . Joseph , who had been previously ballottcd for and unanimously accepted , was duly and solemnly
initiated by the W . M . The working tools were presented by the J . W ., Bro . Thomas Tunstall , and the charge was delivered by Bro . P . J . Edelsten , W . M . 1134 . There being no further business , the lodge was closed . ECCLES . —VICTORIA LOUGF . ( NO . 1345 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this highly prosperous and well-conducted young lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 18 th
ult ., in the lodge-room at Bro . John Pearson ' s , the Cross Keys Hotel , Eccles . The lodge was opened at 4 . 30 with solemn prayer , the officers present being Bros . William Wright , W . M . ( now residing at Crewe , but formerly of Salford ) ; C . Rudman , S . W . ; J . S . Ballard , acting J . W . ; V . Holt , 1 . D . ; V . Shaw , S . D . ; J . Pearson , l . G . ; J . Buxton , P . M ., Trcas . ; J . Barker , P . M ., P . Prov . G . T . E . L ., Sec . ; J .
C . Gillman , P . M . ; Geo . Mountain , P . M . ; J . Brooks , P . M . ; Thomas Lee , P . M . ; and a number of other brethren and visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for the admittance into Freemasonry of Mr . James Chadwick Mather , of Patricroft , which proved unanimous . Bros . T . Mile , E . J . Collins , and G . K . Ashton were passed , and Bro . 11 .
Ainsworth raised , the ceremonies being performed in a masterly manner by the W . M . and Bros . P . M . ' s Barker , Brooks , and Gillman . The lodge was presented with a valuable copy of Bro . Spark ' s well-known " Masonic Music " for the use of the lodge by P . M . J . Buxton ( the
founder of the Victoria Lodge ) , who has already done so much for Freemasonry in West Lancashire . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to P . M . Buxton for his valuable present , on the motion of Bro . Pearson , I . G ., seconded by P . M . Barker , Sec . There was no other business of importance before the lodge , and it was closed in due and ancient form .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
BARNSTAPLE . —CHAPTER or LOYALTY AND VIRTUE ( No . 251 ) . —A quarterly meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday last . Present : Comps . Wiltshire , '/ ,. ; Ebsworthy , II . ; Britton , J . ; Shapland , P . S . ; J . Hancock , A . S . ; Oliver , Scribe E . ; T . Hancock , Scribe N . ; List , Trcas . ; Nicklin , Org . ; W . Hancock , and other companions .
Bro . Wm . Young was exalted , and other business transacted . Comp . Shapland impressed on the chapter th ? necessity of the members meeting punctually at the time mentioned in the summons , so that one should not be kept waiting for another , thus causing the loss of much valuable time . All business being ended , the chapter closed at o , o ' clock p . m .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
PiioviNciAi . GRAND LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISI . K or WIGHT . A Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight was held on the 26 th
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ult ., at the Town Hall , West Cowes , presided over by the Rev . G . R . Portal , the M . W . P . G . M . M . of the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight . Bros . W . Hickman , D . P . G . M . ; T . Best , P . G . S . W . ; Capt . Hooper , P . G . LW . ; H . R . Trigg , P . G . M . O . ; A . Cudlipp , P . G . J . O . ; W . C . Redward , P . G . Treas . ; J . E . Lc Feuvre , P . G . Sec . ; I . N . Price , P . G . I . Wks . ; J . Purnell , P . G . S . B . ; H . J . Guy ,
P . G . St . B . ; M . E . Frost , P . G . I . G . ; I . Harrison , P . G . Steward ; T . Giles , W . M . 140 ; J . II . Wallace , P . M . 140 ; O . Haxthanscn , S . W . 140 ; [ . H . Smith , | . W . 140 , P . G . D . C . ; H . Cawte , J . W . 2 ; G . E . Pamell , " j . W . 62 ; W . Court , J . W . 2 ; J . C . Airs , J . O . 140 ; E . Bunting , Sec . 17 ; G . F . Lancaster , S . D . 2 ; G . W . Munt , S . D . 140 ; J . Watson , P . G . Tyler 17 , J . Luter , Tyler 140 ; E . W .
Wyatt , J . D . 140 ; W . H . Holmes , 140 ; W . Payne , 2 ; W . S . Weeding , 140 ; J . Dew , 37 ; II . R . Fox , 140 ; W . Poland , 140 ; II . Sothcott , 140 ; J . C . Stroud , 63 ; P . Warren , 63 . The usual business having been transacted and officer appointed , the brethren dined together at the Fountain Hotel . The following is a list of the officers appointed : —
W . Hickman , 6 3 Prov . D . G . M . M . E . Frost , 17 Prov . S . G . W . R . L . Lovcland , 6 3 Prov . J . G . W . Thomas Giles , 140 Prov . G . M . O . Hy . Cawte , 2 Prov . G . S . O . John Purnell , 62 Prov . G . J . O . B . Wilberforce , 63 Prov . G . Chap .
W . C . Rcdward , 2 Prov . G . Treas . A . L . Emanuel , 62 Prov . G . R . Mks . J . E . Le Feuvre , 6 3 Prov . G . Sec . Hy . Whale , 52 .. " . Prov . G . S . D . J . Harrison , 62 , Prov . G . J . D . G . F . Lancaster , 2 Prov . G . I . Wks . A . Pcnton , 140 Prov . G . D . C . R . H . C . Ubsdcll , 17 Prov . G . A . D . C .
J . R . Willson , 2 Prov . G . S . B . J . C . Stroud , 6 , i Prov . G . St . B . R . Osborne , 17 ' Prov . G . O . E . W . Wyatt , 140 Prov . G . I . G . P . Warren , 6 3 ~ | E . Bunting , 17 J- Prov . G . Stwds . A . Ridell , 2 J John Watson , 17 Prov . G . T .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
PREMIER CONCLAVE . —A meeting of the Original , or Premier Conclave of England , was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on Monday last . V . E . Sir Knight Thomas Burdett Yeoman , M . P . S ., in the chair . Present , Sir Knights R . Wentworth Little , Hubbard , Mason , Marsh , Rev . P . Si . IIoldcn , Thiellay , Hows , Amphlett ; Levander , Kingstori , Parker , Green , Townsend , George Kenning , and others . Some routine business being transacted , the conclave closed . Th » Sir Knights dined together at Challis ' s Hotel , Rupertstreet .
Scotland.
Scotland .
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER FOR LANARKSHIRE . The quarterly meeting of this Provincial Grand Chapter was held in St . Mark's Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on the 27 th ult . Comps . J . Miller , acting Z . ; J . Duthie , acting II . ; G . W . Wheeler , acting J . ; John Eraser , acting S . E . ; J . Brodie , First Soj . ; J . Balfour , Second Soj . ; G . Thallon , Third Soj . j and others . Letters
of apology had been received from several of the officebearers , explaining the cause of their absence . The minutes of the last quarterly meeting were read and confirmed . Among the other business to be settled was that of appointing Auditors to examine the books of the chapter . Comps . J . Duthie and G . W . Wheeler were chosen for that duty . Comp . Duthie then called the attention of the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter to the want felt in the
Province of Glasgow of a chapter of instruction . He pointed out the great results that would flow from such a chapter in a clear and able way . Comp . Wheeler followed with some very practical and judicious remarks on the subject . After a lively and interesting conversation , the desirability of having such a chapter was agreed to . No business of further importance . The chapter was duly closed .
CAMBUSLANG . —LODGE ROYAL ARCH ( NO . T 14 ) . — A most enjoyable afternoon was spent by the brethren of this lodge on Saturday , the 21 st ult . They assembled in the lodge-room at half-past two o ' clock , and , after some necessary arrangements , formed themselves into procession , and , headed by the Cumb ' uslang instrumental band , marched first through the village , where they were joined
by their wives and sweethearts , then to Dechmont , the place appointed . Deputations from St . John Operative Lodge , 347 , Rutherglen , and Lodge St . Andrew , 524 , East Kilbride , were present on the occasion . On reaching the hill the R . W . M . pronounced the blessing , after which each one was supplied with bread and milk . Various games were indulged in , and a few dances got up and
gracefully gone through . I he weather during this part of the day was all that could be desired . The prospect from the summit of the hill was delightful ( for a view of landscape , beautiful and extensive , Dechmont will vie with many of the hills in Scotland ) . Before leaving , three ringing cheers were given for the Duke of I lamilton , and
the Duke ' s chamberlain , for their kindness in granting them the privilege of getting on to the hill ; also three hearty cheers to Mr . Park , of Dechmont , for giving them one of his fields in case the hill should be refused , and three merry cheers to the R . W . M . of the lodge for the worthy manner in which he had conducted the proceedings of the day . After singing " Auld Lang Syne , " they wended their way
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Table Of Contents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS .
R ETORTS OF MASONIC M EETINGS : — Craft Masonry ¦ 3 M Roval Arch 3 ° S Mark Masonry 3 » S Red Cross of Constantino 3 a Scotland 38 | Report of Grand Chapter Rose Croix of Ireland 3 S 0 An Interesting Meeting 3 8 7
I ayin" the Foundation Stone of New Schools at Old Cumnock 3 S 7 Scottish Masonic Benevolent Institution 3 «> Commemorative Jewel 3 SS Masonic Trip 3 » S Grand Lodge of Canada 3 b ° United Grand Lodge 3 * 9 Masonic Tidings 3 ° 9 Scottish Freemasonry 39 °
Church Restoration 39 ° The Curiosities of a Religious Census 39 ° Captain Webb 39 1 Bro . Major linrgess 39 1 A Masonic Paterfamilias at the Sea Side 39 1 The Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar 391 C ORRESPONDENCE : — Minutes and their Confirmation 39 > The Powers of W . Masters 392
Sir Christopher Wren 39 2 Highrodiams 393 The Masonic Magazine and Wcsthorpc Church 393 fireat Masonic Conference 393 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 39 ^ Masonic Notes and Queries 393 New Chapter at Barrow-in-Furness 393 Masonic Meetings for next week 394 Advertisements i . " Hi . " '• . vi -
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft ItonrB .
METROPOLITAN . MARQUESS OF RIl'ON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . —A very agreeable day was passed by the brethren of this young lodge on the 26 th ult ., for whom a pic-nic party to Burnham Beeches was designed and carried out by the W . M ., Bro . W . Stephens , and several of the leading members . Accompanied by Mrs . Murlis , and Miss
Stephens , Bros . Hanney , W . Grist , W . Kcnnard , S . Smout , sen . ; J . Glaskin , H . Morrcy , Cockburn , and H . Massey , ( "Freemason" ) , proceeded by Great Western express train from 1 ' addington at 10 . 30 a . m . to Slough , where they were joined by Bro . John High , and several other brethren , including the Secretary of the Windsor Castle Lodge , No . 771 , and conveyed by
carriages to Bro . High ' s pretty residence at Farnham Royal . Here they were welcomed by Mrs . High , and conducted to a liberal lunch before proceeding to the Beeches . The weather was delightfully fine , and there was every promise of a pleasant day for the party . After dispatching the lunch the brethren and ladies , whom Mrs . High then joined , drove to Burnham Beeches , and in a
remote part of that retired spot drew up , and had the cloth spread on the green sward for dinner . While these * preparations were going on the brethren amused themselves with different games , and when the hour for dinner arrived disposed of the repast with well seasoned appetites . There was but one toast proposed " Success to the Lodge , and many similar pleasant meetings , " and when the
cloth was removed , for which operation , however , there was no hurrying , the brethren and ladies surveyed the beauties of the scenery and inspected the many natural curiosities with which Burnham Beeches abound . As there was more amusement still in store the party did not remain late at the Beeches , but drove by a different route back to Farnham Hoyal to Bro . High's , where they were
lo partake of tea . Having alighted from the carriages and walked about the grounds , they were conducted by liro . High to the church , for the building cf the steeple of which Bro . High has the contract , in addition to large works which he is executing in the neighbourhood for Lord Cholmondeley . After viewing and admiring the beautifully executed porch , the company returned to Bro .
High ' s , where tea was provided al fresco , and here they remained till half-past ten o ' clock at night , engaged in singing , conversation , and amusing talcs . At half-past ten they repaired to the carriages , after wishing their host and hostess a hearty good-bye , and with recollections of a very pleasant day , and hopes for many similar days in future , took their journey Londonwards .
ALEXANDRA-PALACE LODGE ( No . 1541 ) . —The second meeting of this lodge since its foundation and consecration was held on Saturday , at the Palace whose name it bears . This out-of-town season , as might be expected , was not conducive to a large gathering , and several of the officers had to make great sacrifices in order to be present—the Senior Warden , and W . M . Delegate ,
Bro . Kelly King , having had to travel straight from Cheltenham ; and Bro . J . It . Staccy , the Secretary , returned expressl y from the Hibernian capital to be present . Bro . . 1 . C . Parkinson , the W . M ., was unavoidably absent , and letters were read excusing absence on the part of officers and brethren , some giving as a reason their presence in the far noith , and one , a family bereavement . The lodge
was opened with Bros . Kelly King , as W . M . ; Dyte ( D . C . ) , as S . W . ; [ . Willing ( visitor ) , as J . W . ; . ] . H . Dodson , S . D . . \ v . W . Snelling , , | . D . ; J . Lee , as I . G . ; and J . While , ( W . M . 228 ) , as I . P . M . The ballot was taken for Bro . John Dodson , of 55 , as a joining member , and it was unanimous . The ceremony of initiation was then performed , Mr . Jesse Edmund Ward and Mr . Webster Denni .
son being the initiates , Bro . Kelly King presiding as Master , and the efficiency of the officers greatly heightened the effect of the ceremony . The Mastership was again put into commission , Bro . J . R . Stacey occupying it to perform the next ceremony , that of passing the five brethren initiated on the first regular meeting of the lodge , and these were Bros . Larchin , Daniel , Chapman , Ken-
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sington , and Matthews . The ceremony was , it need scarcely be said , performed in the perfect manner for which Bro . Stacey , as the Preceptor of at least two Lodges of Instruction , has made himself famous . The bye-laws of the lodge were then presented and forwarded a stage , and the lodge then dealt with a notice of motion proposed by Bro . Kelly King , the S . W ., to have as the meeting days of the
lodge the last Saturdays of the spring and autumn months , in place of the last Saturdays of the summer months . This motion was proposed to meet the convenience of the Palace authorities , who , joined with the founders in the privileges of the lodge in being named-as officers , have found that the days of meeting originally proposed would interfere with the work of the Palace , and have
unfortunately not taken their assigned parts in the lodge owing to this cause .- The motion was carried , and the wish was expressed that this concession would meet the convenience of the Palace authorities . Several propositions for joining members and of gentlemen to be initiated were made , and among the latter was a proposition by Bro . Rowlands , and most cordially received by the lodge , of the name of the
well known " Red Spinner " of the " Gentleman ' s Magazine ; " the author of several works , the latest being the pleasant piscatorial volume entitled " Waterside Sketches . " There can be no doubt from the reception the name received , the Master in the chair seconding the . motion , that this popular brother of the angle and pen has been marked by those of the Craft who have the pleasure of
knowing him as one whom they could welcome in the brotherhood of the " Mystic tie . " The business ended , the brethren dined together , not en loge , the uncertainty as to numbers , and other circumstances , preventing that , but at the " table d'hote " of the Palace they enjoyed a corner by themselves , and the toasts of " The Initiates , " " The
W . M ., " , "The Officers , " and "Visitors , " were none the less cordial if given without the usual ceremonies accorded undc rtiled circumstances . The visitors were Bros . Boys ( Lodge Camden ); "VV . M . 3 ijlt 3 , W . M . 1771 H . Ralph , 177 ; H . Thompson , P . M . Great City ; II . Potter ; J . W . Berry , 1185 ; C . Scales , W . S . 1507 .
PROVINCIAL . WARRINGTON . —LODGE OF LIGHTS ( NO . 148 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening last , at the Masonic Rooms . The W . M ., Bro . Bowes , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov . G . Reg ., Cumberland and Westmoreland , was supported by his officers and a large number of brethren and visitors . After the minutes were
read , Bros . Johnson , Peake , and B . L . Pierpoint claimed preferment , and having sustained their claims , were entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when the three brethren were re-admitted and passed by the W . M . The lodge was then closed in the Second Degree , when Dr . G . W . Joseph , who had been previously ballottcd for and unanimously accepted , was duly and solemnly
initiated by the W . M . The working tools were presented by the J . W ., Bro . Thomas Tunstall , and the charge was delivered by Bro . P . J . Edelsten , W . M . 1134 . There being no further business , the lodge was closed . ECCLES . —VICTORIA LOUGF . ( NO . 1345 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this highly prosperous and well-conducted young lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 18 th
ult ., in the lodge-room at Bro . John Pearson ' s , the Cross Keys Hotel , Eccles . The lodge was opened at 4 . 30 with solemn prayer , the officers present being Bros . William Wright , W . M . ( now residing at Crewe , but formerly of Salford ) ; C . Rudman , S . W . ; J . S . Ballard , acting J . W . ; V . Holt , 1 . D . ; V . Shaw , S . D . ; J . Pearson , l . G . ; J . Buxton , P . M ., Trcas . ; J . Barker , P . M ., P . Prov . G . T . E . L ., Sec . ; J .
C . Gillman , P . M . ; Geo . Mountain , P . M . ; J . Brooks , P . M . ; Thomas Lee , P . M . ; and a number of other brethren and visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for the admittance into Freemasonry of Mr . James Chadwick Mather , of Patricroft , which proved unanimous . Bros . T . Mile , E . J . Collins , and G . K . Ashton were passed , and Bro . 11 .
Ainsworth raised , the ceremonies being performed in a masterly manner by the W . M . and Bros . P . M . ' s Barker , Brooks , and Gillman . The lodge was presented with a valuable copy of Bro . Spark ' s well-known " Masonic Music " for the use of the lodge by P . M . J . Buxton ( the
founder of the Victoria Lodge ) , who has already done so much for Freemasonry in West Lancashire . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to P . M . Buxton for his valuable present , on the motion of Bro . Pearson , I . G ., seconded by P . M . Barker , Sec . There was no other business of importance before the lodge , and it was closed in due and ancient form .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
BARNSTAPLE . —CHAPTER or LOYALTY AND VIRTUE ( No . 251 ) . —A quarterly meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday last . Present : Comps . Wiltshire , '/ ,. ; Ebsworthy , II . ; Britton , J . ; Shapland , P . S . ; J . Hancock , A . S . ; Oliver , Scribe E . ; T . Hancock , Scribe N . ; List , Trcas . ; Nicklin , Org . ; W . Hancock , and other companions .
Bro . Wm . Young was exalted , and other business transacted . Comp . Shapland impressed on the chapter th ? necessity of the members meeting punctually at the time mentioned in the summons , so that one should not be kept waiting for another , thus causing the loss of much valuable time . All business being ended , the chapter closed at o , o ' clock p . m .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
PiioviNciAi . GRAND LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISI . K or WIGHT . A Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight was held on the 26 th
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ult ., at the Town Hall , West Cowes , presided over by the Rev . G . R . Portal , the M . W . P . G . M . M . of the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight . Bros . W . Hickman , D . P . G . M . ; T . Best , P . G . S . W . ; Capt . Hooper , P . G . LW . ; H . R . Trigg , P . G . M . O . ; A . Cudlipp , P . G . J . O . ; W . C . Redward , P . G . Treas . ; J . E . Lc Feuvre , P . G . Sec . ; I . N . Price , P . G . I . Wks . ; J . Purnell , P . G . S . B . ; H . J . Guy ,
P . G . St . B . ; M . E . Frost , P . G . I . G . ; I . Harrison , P . G . Steward ; T . Giles , W . M . 140 ; J . II . Wallace , P . M . 140 ; O . Haxthanscn , S . W . 140 ; [ . H . Smith , | . W . 140 , P . G . D . C . ; H . Cawte , J . W . 2 ; G . E . Pamell , " j . W . 62 ; W . Court , J . W . 2 ; J . C . Airs , J . O . 140 ; E . Bunting , Sec . 17 ; G . F . Lancaster , S . D . 2 ; G . W . Munt , S . D . 140 ; J . Watson , P . G . Tyler 17 , J . Luter , Tyler 140 ; E . W .
Wyatt , J . D . 140 ; W . H . Holmes , 140 ; W . Payne , 2 ; W . S . Weeding , 140 ; J . Dew , 37 ; II . R . Fox , 140 ; W . Poland , 140 ; II . Sothcott , 140 ; J . C . Stroud , 63 ; P . Warren , 63 . The usual business having been transacted and officer appointed , the brethren dined together at the Fountain Hotel . The following is a list of the officers appointed : —
W . Hickman , 6 3 Prov . D . G . M . M . E . Frost , 17 Prov . S . G . W . R . L . Lovcland , 6 3 Prov . J . G . W . Thomas Giles , 140 Prov . G . M . O . Hy . Cawte , 2 Prov . G . S . O . John Purnell , 62 Prov . G . J . O . B . Wilberforce , 63 Prov . G . Chap .
W . C . Rcdward , 2 Prov . G . Treas . A . L . Emanuel , 62 Prov . G . R . Mks . J . E . Le Feuvre , 6 3 Prov . G . Sec . Hy . Whale , 52 .. " . Prov . G . S . D . J . Harrison , 62 , Prov . G . J . D . G . F . Lancaster , 2 Prov . G . I . Wks . A . Pcnton , 140 Prov . G . D . C . R . H . C . Ubsdcll , 17 Prov . G . A . D . C .
J . R . Willson , 2 Prov . G . S . B . J . C . Stroud , 6 , i Prov . G . St . B . R . Osborne , 17 ' Prov . G . O . E . W . Wyatt , 140 Prov . G . I . G . P . Warren , 6 3 ~ | E . Bunting , 17 J- Prov . G . Stwds . A . Ridell , 2 J John Watson , 17 Prov . G . T .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
PREMIER CONCLAVE . —A meeting of the Original , or Premier Conclave of England , was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on Monday last . V . E . Sir Knight Thomas Burdett Yeoman , M . P . S ., in the chair . Present , Sir Knights R . Wentworth Little , Hubbard , Mason , Marsh , Rev . P . Si . IIoldcn , Thiellay , Hows , Amphlett ; Levander , Kingstori , Parker , Green , Townsend , George Kenning , and others . Some routine business being transacted , the conclave closed . Th » Sir Knights dined together at Challis ' s Hotel , Rupertstreet .
Scotland.
Scotland .
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER FOR LANARKSHIRE . The quarterly meeting of this Provincial Grand Chapter was held in St . Mark's Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on the 27 th ult . Comps . J . Miller , acting Z . ; J . Duthie , acting II . ; G . W . Wheeler , acting J . ; John Eraser , acting S . E . ; J . Brodie , First Soj . ; J . Balfour , Second Soj . ; G . Thallon , Third Soj . j and others . Letters
of apology had been received from several of the officebearers , explaining the cause of their absence . The minutes of the last quarterly meeting were read and confirmed . Among the other business to be settled was that of appointing Auditors to examine the books of the chapter . Comps . J . Duthie and G . W . Wheeler were chosen for that duty . Comp . Duthie then called the attention of the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter to the want felt in the
Province of Glasgow of a chapter of instruction . He pointed out the great results that would flow from such a chapter in a clear and able way . Comp . Wheeler followed with some very practical and judicious remarks on the subject . After a lively and interesting conversation , the desirability of having such a chapter was agreed to . No business of further importance . The chapter was duly closed .
CAMBUSLANG . —LODGE ROYAL ARCH ( NO . T 14 ) . — A most enjoyable afternoon was spent by the brethren of this lodge on Saturday , the 21 st ult . They assembled in the lodge-room at half-past two o ' clock , and , after some necessary arrangements , formed themselves into procession , and , headed by the Cumb ' uslang instrumental band , marched first through the village , where they were joined
by their wives and sweethearts , then to Dechmont , the place appointed . Deputations from St . John Operative Lodge , 347 , Rutherglen , and Lodge St . Andrew , 524 , East Kilbride , were present on the occasion . On reaching the hill the R . W . M . pronounced the blessing , after which each one was supplied with bread and milk . Various games were indulged in , and a few dances got up and
gracefully gone through . I he weather during this part of the day was all that could be desired . The prospect from the summit of the hill was delightful ( for a view of landscape , beautiful and extensive , Dechmont will vie with many of the hills in Scotland ) . Before leaving , three ringing cheers were given for the Duke of I lamilton , and
the Duke ' s chamberlain , for their kindness in granting them the privilege of getting on to the hill ; also three hearty cheers to Mr . Park , of Dechmont , for giving them one of his fields in case the hill should be refused , and three merry cheers to the R . W . M . of the lodge for the worthy manner in which he had conducted the proceedings of the day . After singing " Auld Lang Syne , " they wended their way