Royal Arch.

thanks to Comp . Sillitoe for his attendance and valuable services , which were always highly appreciated in the chapter . Comp . Sillitoe responded , after which the chapter was closed , and the com-. anions adjourned to a sumptuous banquet which had been prepared under the superintendance of a Committee of "One , " abl y assisted by the hostess , whose catering called forth the highest praise from everyone present .

CHORLTON . Chorlton Chapter ( No . 1387 ) . — At the yearly installation meeting , held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , High-lane , there was a large assemblage of prominent companions to witness the installation of Comps . H . Nail , as M . E . Z . ; F . Renshaw , as H . ; and F . S . Bedford , as J . The ceremonies were performed

hy Comps . William Goodacre , P . G . S . B ., P . G . S . E . ; C . Heywood , P . P . G . D . C . j and J . Crompton , P . Z . j whilst Comp . Nail , M . E . Z ., invested his oflicers , and the addresses to the | Pr ncipals were delivered by Comp . John Slyman , P . P . G . S . N . It was a very pleasing and most enjoyable treat to witness . The following were present : Comps . S . Locke , M . E . Z . j

Henry Nail , H . j F . Renshaw , J . j Thos . Wilson , P . Z ., Treas . j Jno . B . Wolstenholme , S . E . ; Wm . Richmond , P . S . ; C . Heywood , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . J . Lambert , P . P . G . Reg . ; J . Crompton , VV . " Chesshyre , F . S . Bedford , C . H . Beever , and D . Wood . Visitors : Comps . W . Goodacre , P . G . S . B ., P . G . S . E . j J . Slyman , P . P . G . S . N . ; G . Sam Smith , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org . j Wm . Webster , P . G . S . N . ; A .

J , Melling , P . P . A . G . D . C ; A . H . Williams , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org . ; John G . Bromley , P . P . G . S . B . j Robt . Davies , P . P . G . S . ; G . A . Myers , P . Z . ; Charles Cooper . P . P . G . S . B . j J . Chadfield , M . Thomas , G . W . Thornhill , j . Hardwicke-Marsh , and Thos . Shorrock , Comp . H . Nail , M . E . Z ., proved himself a p-rfect master of the situation by conducting the business and closing the chapter .

Ihe companions adjourned to the banqueting chamber , atid during the evening tbe loyal and Masomc toast list was proceeded with . The enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by some capital songs from Comps . Martin , Thomas , T . Shorrock , H . Nail , M . E . Z ., and G . S . Smith , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org . A duet given by the two former companions was really fine . The accompaniments were played mi stly on the splendid organ by Comp . Ferniley , whose exquisite manipulation of that instrument is simply marvellous .

DONCASTER . Magdalen Chapter ( No . 242 ) . —This chapter was held on Friday , the 27 th ult ., at the Nether Hall Masonic Rooms ( St . George ' s ) , when there were present Camps . G . G . Wilkie , L . ; S . Pegler , H . ; F . Webb , I . ;

F . 1 . Forth , S . E .,- j . Constable , P . S . ; F . Rand , P . Z . ; F . D . Walker , P . Z . ; Goldthorpe , and J . Hirst , Janitor . There was a most interesting discussion on Royal Arch ritual , introduced by Comp . Walker , in which all present took part .

STONEHOUSE . Brunswick Chapter ( No . 159 ) - —A meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Hobart-street , on the 26 th ult ., when Comp . C R . H . Sellick was installed as M . E . Z . ; Comp . J . T . Brook , H . ; and Comp . T . Stoner , J . The Installing Officers were Comps . J . R . Lord , 1247 * ; VV . Allsford , 202 , P . G . Treas . j Rev . Dr . Lemon , 1 S 9 , P . P .

G . J . ; R . Pike , 230 ; A . Trout , 1205 ; and Jas . Gidley , 20 * 15 . The officers invested were Comps . C Marshall , l . P . Z . ; E . Aitken-Davies , P . P . G . Reg ., S . E . ; J . W . Sellick , S . N . j C A . Nicholson , Treas . ; J . Endicott , P . S . ; C . R . Gulley , ist A . S . j J . E . Spurr , 2 nd A . S . j II . Warren , Org . ; W . Cutler , D . C ; and J . Bartlett , Janitor .

WESTON-SUPER-MA RE . Inkerman Chapter ( No . 1222 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 23 rd ult ., when Comp . F . VV . S . Wicksteed , I ' . Z ., was installed for the second time as M . E . Z . ; Comp . S . J . Sellick , as H . ; and Comp . J . P . Capell , as J . The ceremony was ably performed by the Grand Superintendent ,

Ump . R . C . Else , G . Std . Br . of Eng ., assisted by Comp , I Long , Prov . G . H . 'The following received their collars of 1 offi ce : Comps . H . B . ( Tarington , P . Z ., as S . E . ; F . Ulackmore , as S . N . ; VV . E . Perrett , P . Z ., as Treas . ; W , N . Webb , as P . S . ; H . Brown and T . Cox , As . -, t . Sojs . j JV , C . Thomas , as D . C . j E . G . Lalonde , as Org . ; E . G . Hur . tley , as Stwd . j and C Cornelius , as Janitor .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

. Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 4 ) . —A meet-[ Iff was held at Mark Masons' Hall on the 23 rd ult ., Bro , I'dwin W . Lewcock in the chair , suppor ed by his officers 'Ws . W . Hunt , S . W . j F . A . Powell , J . W . j John Smith , M . O . j H . Lovegrove , P . G . L of VV ., Treas . ; Chas . fulmar . P . G . I . G .. Sec * . R . Bott . R . of M . ; F . W .

Bate , S . D . ; A . Love , I . G . j J . Shilcock , P . M . j J . VV . Mash , P . M . j and W . F . Bates , P . M . liros . Thos . W . Lightfoot and James Reid were duly advanced to the Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being well tendered . A banquet at the Holborn Restaurant followed .

Era Lodge ( No . 176 ) . —The annual installation " Jjeeting ot this lodge was held at Mirk Masons' Hall , " I . C . on Wednesday , the 25 th ult . The members present ''•"• re Bros . Louis Mantel ! , P . G . Stwd ., W . M . j A . Schifer , V * -G . Stwd ., S . W ., W . M . electj Chas . James , J . W . ; _ ¦ « adler , M . O . ; G . T . King , S . O . ; J . K . Taylor , J . O . ; . ' VV . Driver , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., Sec ; G . A . Bergholz ,

i ' -J , J John Lusty , J . D . j H . J . Cross , I . G . j W . A . b . ¦ umphries , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . J and E . Mills , Tyler , "ro . W . Vincent , 715 , P . A . G . D . C , was a visitor . 'he minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , « nd Bros . T . J . Savage , J . M . Boekbinder , and Geo . Cook ywe advanced . Bro . A . Shafer , S . W ., W . M . elect ( by

" Pensation from his Royal Highness the Grand Master ) , J ? s installed as W . M . in a very able manner by Bro . i ' ncent . 'Ihe following officers were appointed : Bros C a " * es , S . W . j H . Sadler , J . W . j G . T . King , M . O . j ' , <• Taylor , S . O . j G . A . Bergholz , J . O . j Louis Mantel ! , I'V . M ., Treas . ; W . E . Smith , R . of M . ; F . VV . Driver , M -. Sec . j John Lusty , S . D . ; H . J . Cross , J . D . ; VV .

Mark Masonry.

A . S . Humphries , P . M ., D . C ; Rusterholz , l . G . ; T . J . Savage , Organist ; J . M . Boekbinder and Geo . Cook , Stewards ; and E . Mills , Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , and the revised By-laws were adopted in their entirety . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to Bro . Mantell , I . P . M . Bro . VV . Vincent was made an honorary member of the lodge for the many

services he had so ably rendered . The lodge was then closed , after which the brethren adjourned to the Criterion Restaurant , where an excellent banquet was provided , at which the VV . M . presided . The usual toasts were proposed by the W . M . in short but effective speeches . A pleasant evening , agreeably diversified with songs and recitations , was spent by the brethren .

Egerton of Tatton Lodge ( No . 400 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 27 th ult . at Mark Masons' Hall , when there were present Bros . VV . Thomas , S . W . j Henry Wright , J . W . j Dr . Danford Thomas , M . O . j A . W . Peckham , S . O . j Belgrave Ninnis , P . M ., acting J . O . J H . VV . Kiallmark , P . M ., Treas ., acting W . M . j C . M . Jessop , Sec . j Raymond Tucker , S . D .

Lennox Browne , I . P . M ., acting I . G . J E . J . Mills , Tyler j and James Hilditch Bradshaw . The chair was occupied by Bro . H . W . Kiallmark as the Deputy of the W . M ., Bro . Harley Thomas , F . S . A ., ordered for duty to Gibraltar . The minutes of the installation meeting in Match were read and confirmed . A ballot wis taken for Bro . James Hilditch Bradshaw , L . R . C . P ., 1691 ,

proposed by Bro . H . VV . Kiallmark , and seconded by Bro . Belgrave Ninnis . The ballot being favourable , and the candidate in attendance , he was introduced and advanced to the Degree of M . M . The VV . M . for the ensuing year was next balloted for . The Secretary communicated the brethren eligible . The result was that Bro . W . Thomas ,

S . W ., was elected . Bro . H . W . Kiallmark was re-elected Treasurer , and Bros . Dr . Danford Thomas and J . H . Bradshaw were appointed Auditors . Letters of apology were read from the VV . M ., Bro . Harley Thomas , F . S . A ., Bros . Portal , Baron de Bush , and H . S . Foster , M . P . The brethren afterwards dined together at Freemasons ' Tavern .

GOSPORT . Gosport Lodge ( No . 305 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , India Arms Hotel , on the 17 th ult . The lodge was opened by the W . M . Present : Bros . VV . C . Webb , W . AL , P . P . G . L of W . j R . W . Roe , S . VV ., P . P . G . Reg . of M . j F . Hazzard , J . VV ., P . P . G . S . B . j E . G . A . Nash , M . O . j J .

Coleman , J . O . j H . Crisp , P . M . and'Treas ., P . P . J . G . D . j R . H . Flatten , P . M . G , Sec . and R . of M ., P . P . G . S . B . Kentj C F . Gale , S . D . j H . J . Pearman , I . G . j A . Sewell , Tyler j Lieut .-Col . VV . A . Miller , P . M . ; R . VV Mitchell , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . j T . J . A . Pearcy , and O . G . Coates . Bro . AL A . Gould , 107 , was a visitor . The minutes of the last regular and of the audit meeting were read and confirmed , the balance-sheet was also read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . F . VV .

Jones , 2404 , which proved unanimous in his favour . Bro . Jones was then advanced to the honourable Degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed in a very impressive manner by Bro . H . Crisp , P . M . Bro . Mitchell , P . M ., then presented the W . M . elect , Bro . Rowe , S . W ., to the W . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , which was performed in a very able manner by the W . M ., Bro . Webb . Bro . Rowe then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Webb , I . P . M . j F . Hazzard , S . W . j E . J . A . Nash , J . W . j A . W . Leaver , Al . O . ; I . Coleman , S . O . ; C .

F . Gale , J . O . ; H . Crisp , Treas . ; R . H . Plattin , Sec . j T . J . Hill , R . of M . ; II . J . Pearman , S . D . ; W . F . C . Waters , J . D . ; C Martin , I . G . ; O . G . Coates , Stwd . ; and A . Sewell , Tyler . The VV . M . then presented a Past Master ' s jewel , on behalf of the lodge , to Bro . Webb , I . P . M ., as a token of respect and esteem after having served the office of Master for two years , 1 S 92-93 . Bro .

Webb thanked the members of the lodge , and said he should always take as much interest in the welfare of the lodge in the future as he had done in the past . A hearty vote of thanks wis then passed by the members of the lodge , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , to the Installing Master , Bro . Webb , for the excellent manner in which the ceremony had been done . Bro . Webb , in a few well-chosen words , responded . " Hearty good wishes " having been given by Bros . Plattin , P . AL 7 , and Gould , 107 , the lodge was closed .

SUTTON BRIDGE . Nene Lodge ( No . 427 ) . —At the meeting of this lodge held on VVednesday , the 25 th ult ., Bro . j . E . Townsend , S . W ., Prov . G . Std . Ur ., and one ol the founders , was elected VV . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Chas . E . Ward , I . P . M ., Prov . S . G . W ., was elected Treasurer . Bros . Ward and Townsend were appointed to

audit the lodge accounts of the past year , and Bro . Townsend , W . M . elect , was elected to represent the lodge on the Committee of Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire Alark Benevolent Association , which has recently been accepted by Provincial Grand Lodge on the proposition of Bro . Chas . E . Ward , Prov . S . G . W ., to enable brethren

and lodges by small annual payments to qualify as Life Subscribers or Governors of Grand Mark Benevolent Fund . Votes of thanks having been given to thc School Board for . the use of the School Rooms on the 19 th ult . for Provincial Grand Lodge meeting , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

BARNSTAPLE . Trinity-in-Unity Preceptory ( No . 19 ) . — A regular meeting was held on the 2 Gth . ultimo , at the Assembly Rooms . Sir Knight Rev . Thomas Russell , M . A ., was elected the E . P . for the ensuing year , and Sir Knight

John Brewer was re-elected the Treasurer . V . E . bit Knight Rev . T . W . Lemon , D . D . ( Oxford ) , Prov . Prior , was received in due form . Sir Knight H . J . Edwards , Mus , Doc , the E . P ., presided . Among the others present were Sir Knights the Rev . H . G . Morse , Chap . ; the Rev . T . Russell , J . Brewer , Afajor D . C Davie , and Jos . Harper .

Hro . R . Harper was incepted a knight of the Order . It was the first occasion on which the preceptory had been visited by a Prov . Prior ,

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Invicta Chapter ( No . 10 ) . —The election meeting was held at 33 , Golden-square , on the 20 th ult ., when there were present 111 . Bros . Henry Lovegrove , M . W . S . ; G . Edwards , ist General ; W . M . Bywater , 32 ° , Treas . ; G . Powell , Recorder ; J . Read , Org . ; P . Tried

, H . H . Shirley , B . Chennell , Rev . Dr . Frazer , j . A . Robinson , T . Graham , Robinson , James Shilcock , and others . Bro . W . J . Songhurst , 227 , was perfected . 111 . Bro . G . Edwards was elected M . VV . S ., and Bro . Bywater , Treas . A banquet at the Criterion followed .

Shadwell C ' erke Chapter ( No . 107 ) . — The installation meeting was held at 33 , Golden-square , on the 25 th ult . In the unavoidable absence of 111 . Bro . T . B . Dorman , M . W . S ., through a domestic bereavement , the chair was taken by 111 . Bro . H . H . Shirley , and Bro . VV . H . Smith was duly perfected . III . Bro . John ReadP . W . S .

, , assumed the chair , and installed 111 . Bro . Nathaniel Goodchild , M . D ., as M . W . S ., and he invested Bros . Edwin Store as Prelate ; H . Lovegrove , Treas . ; J . Read , Recorder ; the other officers being Bros . Liversedge , Coffin , Fry , Purrott , and VV . M . Stiles .-A banquet at the Criterion followed .

Red Cross Of Rome And Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome and Constantine .

WHITEHAVEN . Dykes Conclave ( No . 36 ) . —The annual meeting for enthroning the Sovereign of this conclave was held in the Freemasons '_ Hall , Duke-street , on Friday , the 20 th ult ., when Sir Knight T . Brakenridge was enthroned Sovereign , and Sir Knight VV . Kewley consecrated Viceroy , and the following were invested officers-. Sir Knight R .

Shepherd , l . P . S . ; Rev . Jas . Anderson , S . G . ; George Starkey , J . G . ; Dr . Jas . F . Muir , H . P . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . S . G . G . of England , Treas . and Recorder ; Spencer Broadbent , Prefect ; A . Moordaff , Std . Br . ; William Heathcote , Herald ; and J . Hewson , Sentinel . The following were also present : Sir Knight Thos . Atkinson , P . S . ; and J . Paterson , P . S . The ceremony of enthronement and consecration was

performed by Sir Knights George Dalrymple , P . S ., Asst . G . M . of England , and Thomas Gowan , P . S ., to whom a vote of thanks was unanimously passed . The Treasurer read a statement of accounts which showed a good balance to credit , and were passed as read , on the motion of

Sir Knight Atkinson , seconded by Sir Knight Gowan . One candidate was proposed , and we are pleased to aeld the conclave is flourishing since the arrival of the warrant in Whitehaven . The conclave was duly closed , and the sir knights dined at the Black Lion Motel .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

GOSPORT . Gpsport Lodge ( No . 305 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Alasonic Rooms , India Arms Hotel , on thc 17 th ult . The lodge was opened by the W . C . N ., and the following were present : Bros . W . C . Webb , C . N . ; VV . A . Rowe , J . ; F . Hazzard , S . ; C . F . Gale , S . D . ; H . Crisp , P . C . N ., Treas . ; R . II . Plattin , Scribe ; J . Coleman , G . ; A . Sewell . W . ; Lieut .-Col . Miller , P . C . N , j R . VV . Mitchell , P . C . N , j T . J . A . Pearcy , and O . G . Coates . Bro . M . A . Gould , 107 , was a

visitor . The minutes of the last regular , and of the Audit meeting were read and confirmed . The balance sheet was also read and confirmed . 'The ballot was then taken for Bro . F . VV . Jones , 305 , which proved unanimous in his favour . Bro . Jones was then elevated to the Honourable Degree of R . A . AL The ceremony being given by Bro . Crisp , P . C . N ., in a very able and impressive manner . Bro . Mitchell .

P . C . N ., then presented Uro . Rowe , L , the CN elect , to the Installing Officer , Bro . Crisp , P . C . N ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , which was performed in a very efficient manner . The VV . C . N . then appointed and installed his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Webb , I . P . C . N . j F . Hazzard , J . j C F . Gale , S . j Crisp , P . C . N ., Treas . j R . H . Plattin , Scribe j A . VV . Leaver , S . D . j J . Coleman , J . D . ; II . G . Pearman , I . G . j

and A . bewell , W . Ihe W . CN . then proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be given by the lodge , and entered on the minutes , to the Installing Master , Bro . Crisp , for the excellent manner in which the ceremony had been conducted , and for the great interest he has always taken and his readiness at all times to promote the interest of Masonry in

general , the welfare of the Mark and Royal Ark Mariners lodges in particular . This was seconded by Bro . VVebb , P . C . N ., who also thanked Bro . Crisp for the great assistance he had given him during his two years of office in the lodge , and was carried unanimously . Bro . Crisp replied in a few well chosen remarks . The lodge was then closed .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . JOHN O . ABBOTT . This highly esteemed brother passed away suddenly at Herne Bay , leaving 12 children to mourn his loss . For some years our brother has been Secretary of St . Alary's Lodge , No . 63 , and last year he was one of the

founders of the Hiram Lodge ( architect and surveyors ) , of which Bro . F . R . Farrow is the W . M ., and Bro . Henry Lovegrove the Secretary . The funeral took place at Highgate Cemetery , and was attended by several brethren ; but for the short notice a large number would have attended .

BRO . GEORGE LANSDOWN . This brother was well-known as one of the Past Alasters of the Granite Lodge , and had been in failing health for some time . He held since 18 75 the post of district surveyor of East Newington ,