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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Langton , I . P . M ., P . G . J . W . Surrey , who was unavoidably absent , the motion that stood in his name , " That the day of meeting be altered from the fourth Wednesday to the second Saturday . " This was seconded by Bro . Blake , and carried . Bro . Oates drew attention to the inconvenience the brethren found in being present in August , and gave notice of motion as follows : " That the regular meetings of the lodge takes place from March to July , instead of from
April to August . " Bro . F . T . Ridpath , S . W ., was appointed Steward to represent the lodge at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and it was resolved that a second share in the Langton Masonic Benevolent Association be taken , the 10 guineas thus obtained being placed on Bro . Ridpath ' s list . The name of a gentleman having been given for initiation the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet table .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
FIDELITY LODGE ( No . 3 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at Bro . Silvester's , the Alfred , Roman-road , Darnsbury . Bro . Gregory occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Messcr , Surridge , R . Ross , VV . H . Ross , Silvester , Treas . ; Dimsdale , Sec . ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Gregory rehearsed the ceremony of intiation , Bro . Messer acting as candidate . Bro .
Silvester then worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture , and no other Masonic business offering , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to what has become a very pleasant feature of this lodge—an hour ' s musical enjoyment among themselves , during which several of them gave good songs and pianoforte pieces . Brethren in the north o £ London seeking good instruction , with a pleasant hour or two ' s amusement to follow , cannot do better than join this very old lodge of instruction .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 J ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 30 th ult ., ; it the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-sqviare , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . O . VV . Battley , W . M . ; M . J . Green , S . W . ; E . F . Ferris , J . W . j H . Dehane , P . M . 1 * 43 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex , Sec . j I . Potter , S . D . ; J . H . Wood , J . D . ; C . S . Mote , I . G . j S . Bullen , Stwd . ; Charles Powell , W . M . 1425 ; J . Stephens , I . P . M . 1425 ; C . S . Smout , P . M . 1642 ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 ,
P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab ; Jos . Bailey , and j . Smith . Visitors Bios . Henry Crookes , 2087 ; and James Watts , 179 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Crookes being . candidate . After the usual preliminaries , the cere nony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Bailey candidate . Bros . Crookes and Watts were elected members . Bro . Green was elected W . M . for next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1 S 07 ) . —A meeting took place on Monday , the 30 th ult ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement . Present : Bros . Thorn , W . M . j R . W . Fraser , S . W . ; G . W . Knight , J . W . ; J . H . Sharp , S . D . ; C . P . Mackay , J . D . ; R . M . Surridge , I . G . ; Edwin Storr , Sec ; I . Hemming , acting Preceptor ; J . C . Smith , \ V . Webb , Burgess , VV . Waller , Frcygang , VVorrall , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the First and Second Lecture , Bro . Burgess having offered himself as candidate for passing , the VV . M . asked the usual questions , and he was entrusted . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . R . W . Fraser was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . After " Hearty Eood wishes , " the lodge was closed .
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the ist inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Gibson , P . M ., Treas . and W . M . ; Holland , S . W . ; C . Pugh , J . W . ; Coughlan , acting Preceptor ; Musson , Sec ; Smales , S . D . ; G . E . Saunders , | . D . ; Holmes , I . G . j Weeks , Tyler ; C . Tayler , P . M . ; Brindley , P . M . ; H . White , Jardinc , Salter , Jackson , Harris , Mitchell , Grist , and McCullagh . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of
initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jackson being the candidate . Bro . Mitchell answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and retired ; Bro . Harris was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Harris duly passed to the Degree of a F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , Bro . C . Tayler , P . M . 1624 , was unanimously elected an honorary member for valuable services rendered to the Craft in general and this lodge in particular . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , ( Masonic Temple ) , Piccadilly , VV ., on the 26 th ult ., when there were present Bros . O . VV . Battley , VV . M . ; J . E . Laurence , S . W . ; VV . Ham , J . W . ; Howard Sammons , S . D . ; Henry Crookes , J . D . ; E . C . Mulvey , I . G . ; VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; Joseph J . Dee , C . Itter , I . Mitchell , F . T . C . Kceble , A . Wells , j . Laurence ,
E . Chamberlain , G . Restcll , C . Corby , J . L . Henry , Frank Gulliford , II . F . Mitchell , A . Clark , G . F . Swan , James Watts , G . H . Reynolds , and F . Dusterwald . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . E . C . Mulvey worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . G . Restell having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . was pleased to
rehearse the ceremony . Lodge called off and resumed . Bro . VV C Smith worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . Bro . H . F . Mitchell answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . James Laurence , S . W . 1326 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction , being proposed bv Bro . F . T . C . Keeble , and seconded by Bro . E ,
C . Mulvey . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . J . E . Laurence , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded b y the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M , elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Free , masonry , the lodge was closed .
UBIQUE LODGE ( No . fj 8 o } . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 27 th ult ., at the Crown and Anchor , 59 , Ebury-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Grist , VV . M . ; Musson , S . W . ; Arnold , J . W . ; Brindley , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , Sec ; Gibson , S . D . ; Purncll , J . D . ; a . d Christian , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was
rehearsed , Bro . Weston being the candidate . Bro . Purnell , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Purncll being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . having risen for the second time , Bro , Musson was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , All Masonic being ended , the lodge was closed .
Instruction.
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1 J 91 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., at the Wheatshcaf . Hotel , GolrJhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . Brictbart , W . M . ; Child , P . M ., S . W ' . ; Cavers , J . W . ; Cr .-igijs , S . D . ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Purdue , ' P . M . ; j . Davies , Preceptor ; and Prosser . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was
rehearsed , Bro . Sims , P . M ., being the candidate . Ihe VV . M . announced his intention to work the ceremony of passing , Bro . Prosser offered himself as candidate , and answered the usual questions . The lodge was opened in the Second lX'gree , and the ceremony completed . The lodge was closed to the First Decree , and the ist Section worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Prosser was elected a " joining member . Bro . Child , P . M ., was elected VV . M . for the next meeting- and the lodge was closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 I . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 28 th ult . Present : Bros . VV . VV . Williams , VV . M . ; C . Dopson , S . W . ; C . B . Corston , J . W . ; J . Stmms , acting Preceptor ; A . Williams , acting Sec . ; Cfagns , S . D . ; II . F . Williams , [ . D . ; H . F . Pidcock , I . G . ; Purdue , S 34 , P . M . ; Sims , 834 , P . M . ; Gilbert , 22 , 1326 , P . M . ; Steers , De Costa , C . Coombes , Tipper , J . II . Wood , and W . R . Hatton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last
meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . Steers offering himself as candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The W . M then rendered the charge in this Degree . Bro . Purdue , P . M ., worked the ist Section of this Lectnre , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Wood offering himself as candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . | . H . Wood candidate . Lodge resumed in the First Degree . The VV . M . rose fir the first , second , and third times , and Bro . C . Dopson was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
BURY . —Chapter of Unanimity ( No . 42 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Derby Hotel . Present : Comps . W . Barritt , Z . ; Alfred Hopkinson , P . Z ., acting H . j the Rev . W . R . Clayton , J . ; Jas . H . Sillitoe , P . Z ., P . G . H . ; John Halliwell , P . Z ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; John W . Kenyon , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; W . Ba ' lmer , P . Z ., S . E . ; S . Bailey , P . Z . ; R . VV . Pickering , S . N . ; John Mellor
ist A . S . ; H . Grundy , R . Pollitt , Josh . Handley , George Openshaw , and James Thornton , Janitor . Visitor : Comp . Whitehead , P . S . 124 . The chapter was opened and the minutes of the previous convocation read . Bro . S . F . Butcher , who had previously been elected , was admitted and exalted to the Degree of R . A . M . by Comp . J . H . Sillitoe . Comp . Balmer , in the
absence of the P . S ., discharged the duties of that office very ably . After the transaction of the ordinary formal business the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to a recherche banquet prepared by Bro . VV . Clarke , " mine host of the Derby . " The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
"The Health of Comp . Silntoe was proposed by Comp . Halliwell , who referred to the many services rendered to the chapter by their worthy Prov . G . H . Comp . Sillitoe , in his reply , said that he was glad to find in that , as in every other chapter in the province , the name of their Grand Superintendent , Col . Starkie , was always received so warmly . He regretted the absence of
his colleague , Comp . W . O . Walker , P . G . J ., who , like himself , was a member of that chapter ; but no doubt both these worthy companions were enjoying themselves upon the moors . He was always glad to attend the meetings of the chapter and to render any services within his power . When he found annexed to his summons an intimation that the M . E . Z . was not in his usual good health he
resolved to be present that night to assist him if necessary . Comp . Balmer proposed " The Health of the Principals of the Chapter , " and referred to the unavoidable absence of the H ., being caused through illness in his family . The M . E . Z . and J . responded . " The Health of the Visitors" was proposed , and Comp . Whitehead , principal tenor of Durham Cathedral , replied ,
and in doing so referred to the pleasure he had in finding that his old friend Comp . Bailey retained his fine voice in such remarkable force . When he ( Comp . Whitehead ) first entered the profession , more than 20 years since , Comp . Bailey was a singer of high repute in many of the Yorkshire towns . He , as a musician , also congratulated the chapter upon having such excellent musical talent among their members .
The toasts of "The Officers" and "P . Z . ' s" were also suitably proposed and responded to . The pleasure of _ the evening was enhanced by the magnificent rendering , by Comp . Whitehead , of "The bloom is on the rye , " "The maid of Athens , " and "The death of Nelson ; " also some capital songs by Comps , Bailey , Clayton , and Pollitt , with Comp . Openshaw as accompanist .
PORTSMOUTH . — Landport Chapter ( No . 177 6 ) . —On Thursday the 26 th ult ., in the presence of Comps . VV . VV . B . Beach , M . P ., Grand Superintendent of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ; J . E . Le Feuvre , Deputy _ Grand Superintendent , and the majority of the Provincial Grand Officers , Comp . James Graham Niven was installed as Z . After the installation the following officers for the ensuing year were duly invested : Comps .
W . Miles , H . ; J . M . Foster , J . ; G . Barnden , S . E . ; J . Godding , S . N . ; G . Aylward , P . S . ; VV . White , jun ., ist A . S . ; J . Biden , 2 nd A . S . ; A . H . Hancox , Treas . ; E . Naylor , D . of C . ; T . H . Williams , I . P . Z . ; G . Chamberlain , and W . P . Winter , Stewards ; and J . Exell , Janitor . At a recherche banquet which followed the newly-installed First Principal presided , and was supported by Comp . W .
W . B . Beach , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , the companions altogether numbering about 40 . The customary toast list was gone through . la proposing " The Grand Superintendent of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , " Comp . Niven alluded , in highly eulogistic terms , to the energy and ability invariably
displayed by Comp . Beach in conducting the affairs of the province . He remarked that when the formation of the Landport Lodge was first sanctioned , Freemasonry in Portsmouth was , so to speak , in a stagnant position , and the new lodge was looked upon very much in the light of an experiment . The result had been in every way satisfactory and encouraging , and had
Royal Arch.
in fact , led to s thorough revival . The constitution of other lodges followed , and as a proof of the interest which had been aroused he might mention that the last lodge formed—the St . Cliir—already numbered between 90 and 100 members . As far as Royal Arch Masonry was concerned there was no reason in the world why it should not flourish and prosper in a proportionate degree . The Landport Chapter was not so large as it might bebut strenuous
, efforts would be made to infuse new life into it and render its success commensurate with the success of the Landport Lodge . Comp . Beach , in responding , dwelt upon the importance of Royal Arch Masonry as an adjunct to ordinary Masonry , and urged the companions of the Landport Chapter to do their best to secure its permanence and prosperity . Without for a moment
reflecting upon the wisdom of those who took steps for the formation of that particular chapter he ventured to advise the members of Masonic lodges generally to well weigh circumstances and prospects before establishing fresh chapters , being strongly of opinion that it would be infinitely better for members who wished to take the Royal Arch Degree to do so in existing chapters rather than seek to establish new chapters in connection with their Own lorlo-ps withnnf nrnnrl rpnenn tn KnKa . m fU-. tj ^^ UVVVW nab
- , — .. fa— . uw .. . w .... . they would be permanently successful . Bro . Le Feuvre , in proposing "The Principals of the Landport Chapter , " fully endorsed the opinion expressed by the Grand Superintendent of the province , and remarked that there was excellent material in the Landport Lodge for the companions of the chapter to work upon , and there was no reason whv the latter should not Drove , as
flourishing as the lodge . Bro . Niven , in acknowledging the toast , assured the provincial officers that from that day strenuous efforts would be made to increase the welfare and prosperity of the chapter . Other toasts followed , and the proceedings of a most enjoyable gathering terminated shortly before 8 o ' clock .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 8 oo ) .-A convocation was held at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W „ on Friday , the 25 th ult . Present : Comps . G . Gregory , P . Z ., Z . elect is-, 8 , I . 804 , P . S . 2048 . M . E . Z . ; VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , 11 . ; T . c ! Edmonds , 890 , 1507 , 704 , 204 S , J . ; II . Dehane , ) . Srjo , S 62 , S . E . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z ., Z . 890 , S . N . ; and | . Crut ' tenden , 770 , P . S . The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Nicols being candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first , second , third , and fourth times , and after "Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
FOREST OF DEAN . —Royal Forest of Dean Lodge ( No . 340 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Speech House , when there were present Bros . W . C . Heane , I . P . M ., acting W . M . ; I . Shaw Carleton , S . W . ; Harry Clark , J . W . ; M . F . Carter , M . O . ; Geo . Norman , acting S . O . ; S . J . Thomas , J . O . j S . W . Hadingham , Treas .: F . Asgill Carter , Sec ; ' J . J . James , J . D . ; Wm . Spence , acting I . G . ; Job Webb ,
Tyler ; and J . E . James . The lodge was opened in due form , and a ballot was taken for a W . M . for the ensuing year , when Bro . J . S . Carleton , S . W ., was duly elected . A ballot was then taken for a Treasurer , and Bro . S . W . Hadingham was re-elected . Bro . Job Webb was re-elected Tyler . A candidate having been proposed , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , and spent the evening in harmony and brotherly love .
Ancient And Acepted Rite
Ancient and Acepted Rite
DEVONPORT . —St Aubyn Chapter ( No . 20 ) . — The annual meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Granby-street . The M . W . S ., Bro . John Baxter , presided , and installed his successor , Bro . Lieut . E . L . Wilson , R . A . The following were
the officers invested : —Bros . John Baxter , P . M . W . S .. LP . M . VV . S . ; F . T . W . Curtis , Prelate ; VV . Trevena , ist G . ; Dr . F . A . Dawson , 2 nd G . ; R . H . Rae , Treas . ; T . Goodail , Recorder ; E . Woodland , R . ; C . Watson , G . M . ; John Flanagan , C . of G . ; E . Aitken-Davies , Herald ; J . Austin , D . C . ; and S . Harvey , Equerry .
Births, Marriages And Deaths.
Births , Marriages and Deaths .
BIRTHS . CHAVASSE . —On the 29 th ult ., at 36 , New Inn Hall-street , Oxford > the wife of the Rev . F . J . Chavasse , of twin daughters . TOMLINSON . —On the 29 th ult ., at Abbots Heyes , Chester , the wife of Surgeon-Major W . Winslow Tomlinson , Medical Staff , of a daughter . VALLINGS . —On the 2 Sth ult ., the wife of the Rev . J . F . Vallings , Hythe , Kent , of a daughter .
MARRIAGES . BIRD—CLARK . —On the 31 st ult ., at St . Peter's , Cranleygardens , South Kensington , by the « Rev . J . F . Downes , M . A ., Arthur Hinckes , son of P . Hinckes Bird , F . R . C . S ., to Kate , daughter of the late John Clark .
CoiiBOLD—FOSTER . —On the 26 th ult ., at Saint Peter's Mancroft Church , Norwich , Lucas Temple , second son of the late Alfred Ccbbold , Esq ., of Bramford , near Ipswich , to Lucy Maude , eldest daughter of Francis G . Foster , Esq ., of Saint Giles-rd ., Norwich .
DEATHS . JARWOOD . —At the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls > Battersea , on the 29 th ult ., Miss Jarwood , matron of the Institution , aged 7 6 , GATEHOUSE . —On the 22 nd ult ., at Deal , William Acfield Gatehouse , aged 35 , third surviving son ot Thomas Gatehouse , Broadbridge , Bosham , Chichester , son-inlaw of Bro . James Stevens , Clapham , S . W .
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Langton , I . P . M ., P . G . J . W . Surrey , who was unavoidably absent , the motion that stood in his name , " That the day of meeting be altered from the fourth Wednesday to the second Saturday . " This was seconded by Bro . Blake , and carried . Bro . Oates drew attention to the inconvenience the brethren found in being present in August , and gave notice of motion as follows : " That the regular meetings of the lodge takes place from March to July , instead of from
April to August . " Bro . F . T . Ridpath , S . W ., was appointed Steward to represent the lodge at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and it was resolved that a second share in the Langton Masonic Benevolent Association be taken , the 10 guineas thus obtained being placed on Bro . Ridpath ' s list . The name of a gentleman having been given for initiation the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet table .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
FIDELITY LODGE ( No . 3 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at Bro . Silvester's , the Alfred , Roman-road , Darnsbury . Bro . Gregory occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Messcr , Surridge , R . Ross , VV . H . Ross , Silvester , Treas . ; Dimsdale , Sec . ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Gregory rehearsed the ceremony of intiation , Bro . Messer acting as candidate . Bro .
Silvester then worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture , and no other Masonic business offering , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to what has become a very pleasant feature of this lodge—an hour ' s musical enjoyment among themselves , during which several of them gave good songs and pianoforte pieces . Brethren in the north o £ London seeking good instruction , with a pleasant hour or two ' s amusement to follow , cannot do better than join this very old lodge of instruction .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 J ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 30 th ult ., ; it the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-sqviare , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . O . VV . Battley , W . M . ; M . J . Green , S . W . ; E . F . Ferris , J . W . j H . Dehane , P . M . 1 * 43 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex , Sec . j I . Potter , S . D . ; J . H . Wood , J . D . ; C . S . Mote , I . G . j S . Bullen , Stwd . ; Charles Powell , W . M . 1425 ; J . Stephens , I . P . M . 1425 ; C . S . Smout , P . M . 1642 ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 ,
P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab ; Jos . Bailey , and j . Smith . Visitors Bios . Henry Crookes , 2087 ; and James Watts , 179 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Crookes being . candidate . After the usual preliminaries , the cere nony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Bailey candidate . Bros . Crookes and Watts were elected members . Bro . Green was elected W . M . for next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1 S 07 ) . —A meeting took place on Monday , the 30 th ult ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement . Present : Bros . Thorn , W . M . j R . W . Fraser , S . W . ; G . W . Knight , J . W . ; J . H . Sharp , S . D . ; C . P . Mackay , J . D . ; R . M . Surridge , I . G . ; Edwin Storr , Sec ; I . Hemming , acting Preceptor ; J . C . Smith , \ V . Webb , Burgess , VV . Waller , Frcygang , VVorrall , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the First and Second Lecture , Bro . Burgess having offered himself as candidate for passing , the VV . M . asked the usual questions , and he was entrusted . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . R . W . Fraser was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . After " Hearty Eood wishes , " the lodge was closed .
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the ist inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Gibson , P . M ., Treas . and W . M . ; Holland , S . W . ; C . Pugh , J . W . ; Coughlan , acting Preceptor ; Musson , Sec ; Smales , S . D . ; G . E . Saunders , | . D . ; Holmes , I . G . j Weeks , Tyler ; C . Tayler , P . M . ; Brindley , P . M . ; H . White , Jardinc , Salter , Jackson , Harris , Mitchell , Grist , and McCullagh . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of
initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jackson being the candidate . Bro . Mitchell answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and retired ; Bro . Harris was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Harris duly passed to the Degree of a F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , Bro . C . Tayler , P . M . 1624 , was unanimously elected an honorary member for valuable services rendered to the Craft in general and this lodge in particular . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , ( Masonic Temple ) , Piccadilly , VV ., on the 26 th ult ., when there were present Bros . O . VV . Battley , VV . M . ; J . E . Laurence , S . W . ; VV . Ham , J . W . ; Howard Sammons , S . D . ; Henry Crookes , J . D . ; E . C . Mulvey , I . G . ; VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; Joseph J . Dee , C . Itter , I . Mitchell , F . T . C . Kceble , A . Wells , j . Laurence ,
E . Chamberlain , G . Restcll , C . Corby , J . L . Henry , Frank Gulliford , II . F . Mitchell , A . Clark , G . F . Swan , James Watts , G . H . Reynolds , and F . Dusterwald . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . E . C . Mulvey worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . G . Restell having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . was pleased to
rehearse the ceremony . Lodge called off and resumed . Bro . VV C Smith worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . Bro . H . F . Mitchell answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . James Laurence , S . W . 1326 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction , being proposed bv Bro . F . T . C . Keeble , and seconded by Bro . E ,
C . Mulvey . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . J . E . Laurence , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded b y the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M , elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Free , masonry , the lodge was closed .
UBIQUE LODGE ( No . fj 8 o } . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 27 th ult ., at the Crown and Anchor , 59 , Ebury-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Grist , VV . M . ; Musson , S . W . ; Arnold , J . W . ; Brindley , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , Sec ; Gibson , S . D . ; Purncll , J . D . ; a . d Christian , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was
rehearsed , Bro . Weston being the candidate . Bro . Purnell , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Purncll being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . having risen for the second time , Bro , Musson was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , All Masonic being ended , the lodge was closed .
Instruction.
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1 J 91 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., at the Wheatshcaf . Hotel , GolrJhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . Brictbart , W . M . ; Child , P . M ., S . W ' . ; Cavers , J . W . ; Cr .-igijs , S . D . ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Purdue , ' P . M . ; j . Davies , Preceptor ; and Prosser . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was
rehearsed , Bro . Sims , P . M ., being the candidate . Ihe VV . M . announced his intention to work the ceremony of passing , Bro . Prosser offered himself as candidate , and answered the usual questions . The lodge was opened in the Second lX'gree , and the ceremony completed . The lodge was closed to the First Decree , and the ist Section worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Prosser was elected a " joining member . Bro . Child , P . M ., was elected VV . M . for the next meeting- and the lodge was closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 I . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 28 th ult . Present : Bros . VV . VV . Williams , VV . M . ; C . Dopson , S . W . ; C . B . Corston , J . W . ; J . Stmms , acting Preceptor ; A . Williams , acting Sec . ; Cfagns , S . D . ; II . F . Williams , [ . D . ; H . F . Pidcock , I . G . ; Purdue , S 34 , P . M . ; Sims , 834 , P . M . ; Gilbert , 22 , 1326 , P . M . ; Steers , De Costa , C . Coombes , Tipper , J . II . Wood , and W . R . Hatton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last
meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . Steers offering himself as candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The W . M then rendered the charge in this Degree . Bro . Purdue , P . M ., worked the ist Section of this Lectnre , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Wood offering himself as candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . | . H . Wood candidate . Lodge resumed in the First Degree . The VV . M . rose fir the first , second , and third times , and Bro . C . Dopson was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
BURY . —Chapter of Unanimity ( No . 42 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Derby Hotel . Present : Comps . W . Barritt , Z . ; Alfred Hopkinson , P . Z ., acting H . j the Rev . W . R . Clayton , J . ; Jas . H . Sillitoe , P . Z ., P . G . H . ; John Halliwell , P . Z ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; John W . Kenyon , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; W . Ba ' lmer , P . Z ., S . E . ; S . Bailey , P . Z . ; R . VV . Pickering , S . N . ; John Mellor
ist A . S . ; H . Grundy , R . Pollitt , Josh . Handley , George Openshaw , and James Thornton , Janitor . Visitor : Comp . Whitehead , P . S . 124 . The chapter was opened and the minutes of the previous convocation read . Bro . S . F . Butcher , who had previously been elected , was admitted and exalted to the Degree of R . A . M . by Comp . J . H . Sillitoe . Comp . Balmer , in the
absence of the P . S ., discharged the duties of that office very ably . After the transaction of the ordinary formal business the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to a recherche banquet prepared by Bro . VV . Clarke , " mine host of the Derby . " The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
"The Health of Comp . Silntoe was proposed by Comp . Halliwell , who referred to the many services rendered to the chapter by their worthy Prov . G . H . Comp . Sillitoe , in his reply , said that he was glad to find in that , as in every other chapter in the province , the name of their Grand Superintendent , Col . Starkie , was always received so warmly . He regretted the absence of
his colleague , Comp . W . O . Walker , P . G . J ., who , like himself , was a member of that chapter ; but no doubt both these worthy companions were enjoying themselves upon the moors . He was always glad to attend the meetings of the chapter and to render any services within his power . When he found annexed to his summons an intimation that the M . E . Z . was not in his usual good health he
resolved to be present that night to assist him if necessary . Comp . Balmer proposed " The Health of the Principals of the Chapter , " and referred to the unavoidable absence of the H ., being caused through illness in his family . The M . E . Z . and J . responded . " The Health of the Visitors" was proposed , and Comp . Whitehead , principal tenor of Durham Cathedral , replied ,
and in doing so referred to the pleasure he had in finding that his old friend Comp . Bailey retained his fine voice in such remarkable force . When he ( Comp . Whitehead ) first entered the profession , more than 20 years since , Comp . Bailey was a singer of high repute in many of the Yorkshire towns . He , as a musician , also congratulated the chapter upon having such excellent musical talent among their members .
The toasts of "The Officers" and "P . Z . ' s" were also suitably proposed and responded to . The pleasure of _ the evening was enhanced by the magnificent rendering , by Comp . Whitehead , of "The bloom is on the rye , " "The maid of Athens , " and "The death of Nelson ; " also some capital songs by Comps , Bailey , Clayton , and Pollitt , with Comp . Openshaw as accompanist .
PORTSMOUTH . — Landport Chapter ( No . 177 6 ) . —On Thursday the 26 th ult ., in the presence of Comps . VV . VV . B . Beach , M . P ., Grand Superintendent of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ; J . E . Le Feuvre , Deputy _ Grand Superintendent , and the majority of the Provincial Grand Officers , Comp . James Graham Niven was installed as Z . After the installation the following officers for the ensuing year were duly invested : Comps .
W . Miles , H . ; J . M . Foster , J . ; G . Barnden , S . E . ; J . Godding , S . N . ; G . Aylward , P . S . ; VV . White , jun ., ist A . S . ; J . Biden , 2 nd A . S . ; A . H . Hancox , Treas . ; E . Naylor , D . of C . ; T . H . Williams , I . P . Z . ; G . Chamberlain , and W . P . Winter , Stewards ; and J . Exell , Janitor . At a recherche banquet which followed the newly-installed First Principal presided , and was supported by Comp . W .
W . B . Beach , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , the companions altogether numbering about 40 . The customary toast list was gone through . la proposing " The Grand Superintendent of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , " Comp . Niven alluded , in highly eulogistic terms , to the energy and ability invariably
displayed by Comp . Beach in conducting the affairs of the province . He remarked that when the formation of the Landport Lodge was first sanctioned , Freemasonry in Portsmouth was , so to speak , in a stagnant position , and the new lodge was looked upon very much in the light of an experiment . The result had been in every way satisfactory and encouraging , and had
Royal Arch.
in fact , led to s thorough revival . The constitution of other lodges followed , and as a proof of the interest which had been aroused he might mention that the last lodge formed—the St . Cliir—already numbered between 90 and 100 members . As far as Royal Arch Masonry was concerned there was no reason in the world why it should not flourish and prosper in a proportionate degree . The Landport Chapter was not so large as it might bebut strenuous
, efforts would be made to infuse new life into it and render its success commensurate with the success of the Landport Lodge . Comp . Beach , in responding , dwelt upon the importance of Royal Arch Masonry as an adjunct to ordinary Masonry , and urged the companions of the Landport Chapter to do their best to secure its permanence and prosperity . Without for a moment
reflecting upon the wisdom of those who took steps for the formation of that particular chapter he ventured to advise the members of Masonic lodges generally to well weigh circumstances and prospects before establishing fresh chapters , being strongly of opinion that it would be infinitely better for members who wished to take the Royal Arch Degree to do so in existing chapters rather than seek to establish new chapters in connection with their Own lorlo-ps withnnf nrnnrl rpnenn tn KnKa . m fU-. tj ^^ UVVVW nab
- , — .. fa— . uw .. . w .... . they would be permanently successful . Bro . Le Feuvre , in proposing "The Principals of the Landport Chapter , " fully endorsed the opinion expressed by the Grand Superintendent of the province , and remarked that there was excellent material in the Landport Lodge for the companions of the chapter to work upon , and there was no reason whv the latter should not Drove , as
flourishing as the lodge . Bro . Niven , in acknowledging the toast , assured the provincial officers that from that day strenuous efforts would be made to increase the welfare and prosperity of the chapter . Other toasts followed , and the proceedings of a most enjoyable gathering terminated shortly before 8 o ' clock .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 8 oo ) .-A convocation was held at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W „ on Friday , the 25 th ult . Present : Comps . G . Gregory , P . Z ., Z . elect is-, 8 , I . 804 , P . S . 2048 . M . E . Z . ; VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , 11 . ; T . c ! Edmonds , 890 , 1507 , 704 , 204 S , J . ; II . Dehane , ) . Srjo , S 62 , S . E . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z ., Z . 890 , S . N . ; and | . Crut ' tenden , 770 , P . S . The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Nicols being candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first , second , third , and fourth times , and after "Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
FOREST OF DEAN . —Royal Forest of Dean Lodge ( No . 340 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Speech House , when there were present Bros . W . C . Heane , I . P . M ., acting W . M . ; I . Shaw Carleton , S . W . ; Harry Clark , J . W . ; M . F . Carter , M . O . ; Geo . Norman , acting S . O . ; S . J . Thomas , J . O . j S . W . Hadingham , Treas .: F . Asgill Carter , Sec ; ' J . J . James , J . D . ; Wm . Spence , acting I . G . ; Job Webb ,
Tyler ; and J . E . James . The lodge was opened in due form , and a ballot was taken for a W . M . for the ensuing year , when Bro . J . S . Carleton , S . W ., was duly elected . A ballot was then taken for a Treasurer , and Bro . S . W . Hadingham was re-elected . Bro . Job Webb was re-elected Tyler . A candidate having been proposed , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , and spent the evening in harmony and brotherly love .
Ancient And Acepted Rite
Ancient and Acepted Rite
DEVONPORT . —St Aubyn Chapter ( No . 20 ) . — The annual meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Granby-street . The M . W . S ., Bro . John Baxter , presided , and installed his successor , Bro . Lieut . E . L . Wilson , R . A . The following were
the officers invested : —Bros . John Baxter , P . M . W . S .. LP . M . VV . S . ; F . T . W . Curtis , Prelate ; VV . Trevena , ist G . ; Dr . F . A . Dawson , 2 nd G . ; R . H . Rae , Treas . ; T . Goodail , Recorder ; E . Woodland , R . ; C . Watson , G . M . ; John Flanagan , C . of G . ; E . Aitken-Davies , Herald ; J . Austin , D . C . ; and S . Harvey , Equerry .
Births, Marriages And Deaths.
Births , Marriages and Deaths .
BIRTHS . CHAVASSE . —On the 29 th ult ., at 36 , New Inn Hall-street , Oxford > the wife of the Rev . F . J . Chavasse , of twin daughters . TOMLINSON . —On the 29 th ult ., at Abbots Heyes , Chester , the wife of Surgeon-Major W . Winslow Tomlinson , Medical Staff , of a daughter . VALLINGS . —On the 2 Sth ult ., the wife of the Rev . J . F . Vallings , Hythe , Kent , of a daughter .
MARRIAGES . BIRD—CLARK . —On the 31 st ult ., at St . Peter's , Cranleygardens , South Kensington , by the « Rev . J . F . Downes , M . A ., Arthur Hinckes , son of P . Hinckes Bird , F . R . C . S ., to Kate , daughter of the late John Clark .
CoiiBOLD—FOSTER . —On the 26 th ult ., at Saint Peter's Mancroft Church , Norwich , Lucas Temple , second son of the late Alfred Ccbbold , Esq ., of Bramford , near Ipswich , to Lucy Maude , eldest daughter of Francis G . Foster , Esq ., of Saint Giles-rd ., Norwich .
DEATHS . JARWOOD . —At the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls > Battersea , on the 29 th ult ., Miss Jarwood , matron of the Institution , aged 7 6 , GATEHOUSE . —On the 22 nd ult ., at Deal , William Acfield Gatehouse , aged 35 , third surviving son ot Thomas Gatehouse , Broadbridge , Bosham , Chichester , son-inlaw of Bro . James Stevens , Clapham , S . W .