-
Articles/Ads
Article INSTRUCTION. ← Page 2 of 2 Article INSTRUCTION. Page 2 of 2 Article Royal Arch. Page 1 of 1 Article Royal Arch. Page 1 of 1 Article Ancient and Accepted Rite. Page 1 of 1 Article Obituary. Page 1 of 1
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Instruction.
Bro . Green candidate . Bro . Hardy was entrusted and the lodge opened in the Second Degree and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and closed down to the First Degree . A sincere vote of sympathy and condolence with H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany was passed . Bro . Chandler was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was closed in perfect harmony and adjourned .
PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . I 44 S ) — The usual meeting was held at 202 , Whitechapel-road , E ., on the 17 th ult ., when there were present Bros . P . M . Myers , Preceptor ; Richardson , W . M . ; P . M . Partridge , S . W . ; Kimbell , J . W . ; J . Robson , Hon . Secretary ; C . Robson , S . D . ; W , McDonald , I . G . and Dep . Preceptor ; Heath , Tyson , Winkley , and Holdom . Lodge was
opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Winkley being the candidate for raising , answered the usual questions . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed in an able manner by the VV . M . Lodge being closed down , and Bro . Partridge , the S . W ., unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , was then closed in due form .
CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —The annual banquet of the above lodge was celebrated on Tuesday , the 55 th ult ., at the old White Hart Inn , Borough , with a marked degree of success . Lodge was held previous to the banquet , and the ceremony of the Third Degree was impressively rendered . The chair was occupied by Bro . C . Graham , W . M . 1540 , & c , who was supported by Bros .
Moorcroft , W . M . 25 , as S . VV . ; J . VV . Catterson , W . M . 1981 , as J . W . ; Croaker , P . M . 185 , Preceptor ; Wingham , l . G . 25 , Hon . Sec ; Reeves , P . M . ; Robins , P . M . as ; Catterson , sen ., P . M . ; Sears , P . Prov . G . S . D . Kent ; S . VVood , Jones , Steng , Arrowsmith , Bygrave , Benjamin , Chapman , Norrington , Holditch , Roots , Pierpoint , Collins , Cannon , Matthews , Stephens , and others .
Lodge business being ended , the brethren sat down to a splendidly served repast , which reflected the highest credit upon Bro . Renaut , 1623 , the worthy and experienced host . The tables were tastefully decorated , and we have seldom taken part in a more satisfactory and enjoyable little spread . Bro . Graham introduced the usual loyal and Craft toasts at thc conclusion of the banquet , and " Success to
the Chaucer Lodge of Instruction" was most enthusiastically given and received , in connection with the name of Bro . Croaker , P . M ., its energetic Preceptor , who in his reply gave some details of the means by which the brethren of 1540 were endeavouring to secure a good and regular attendance . The tunds derived fiom fees are balloted for among the members who have attended a specified number
of times—one ballot having recently taken placcj and support to the Masonic Charities is further being organised , the second association being now actively in work , whereby each subscriber will , by a small weekly payment , become entitled to a Life Governorship to one of the three Alasonic Institutions . " TheW . M ., IJro . Graham , " was appropriately honoured
and that brother fittingl y responded ; and " The Visitors" received a hearty reception , thc task of replying being entrusted to Bro . G . H . Stephens , S . W . 1623 . "Thc Officers' Healths" was proposed , Bro . Graham remarking upon the pleasure it afforded him to be supported on that occasion by two Worshipful Masters in the VVardcn ' s chairs , viz ., Bros . Moorcroft , 25 , and J . W . Catterson , 10 S 1 .
Thc excellent services of the worthy Hon . Sec , Bro . Wingham , were also recognised , and in response that worthy brother furnished the brethren with some statistics concerning the lodge . There had been 50 meetings and 32 new members had juincd during thc year . Thc support the lodge hid received from thc mother lodge could be gathered from the fact that only two members had attended , and
one of these was their esteemed W . M . Bro . Wingham further alluded to thc steps being taken to support thc Benevolent Institutions of thc Craft . The associations in course of working promise to afford some 1 G 5 guineas support thereto . Another matter incidentally alluded to during the proceedings was the annual summer ouling , which with 1540 brethren is a much prized annual occurrence , mainlv
through thc indefatigable exertions of Bro . C Graham . Bro . Sears , P . P . G . S . D . Kent , promised all the assistance at his command , he being connected with the Freemasons of Kent and the riilway facilities of arriving there . Some really excellent singing was furnished b y the brethren and heartily enjoyed , Bro . Renaut obliging by acting as accompanyist , the cvcnini ; being marked throughout by high tone and true enjoyment .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —A meeting was held at the Cranbourne Hotel , Upper Saint Martin ' s-lane , W . C , on the 20 th ult ., there being present Bros . Ford , W . M . ; G . Coleman ,, S . W . ; Read . J . VV . ; B . Solomoni :, S . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . D . ; Frank Gulliford , I . G . ; VV . H . Richardson , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds . Sec ; W . H . Gulliford , P . M . ; Skinner , P . M . ; Fowles , T . A . Dickson , Robinson ,
GreenShannonMog-, , ford , and E . VV . Smith . The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . H . Richardson worked the Second Section of this Lecture . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of F . C ., Bro . Dickson as candidate . Bro . Fowles worked the Second Section of this Lecture . Lodge resumed to the First Degree , and Bro , I . Robinson , 16 S 1 ,
was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . G . Coleman was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , was passed to Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary , for his exertions in connection with the late supper , and also for the manner in which thc same had been carried out . Bro . Reynolds replied , and then made an appeal to the members to join the Charitable Association connected with this lodge . The lodge was closed in ancient form .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — Avery successful meeting was held on Monday , the 24 th ult ., at the new and comfortable quarters , the Clarence Hotel , 88 , Aldersgate-street . The evening was devoted to working the Fifteen Sections , under the presidency of Bro . G . H . Stephens , S . W . of the mother lodge . That brother had , to give the proceedings a pleasant variety , selected some 15 brethren from the Merchant Navy Lodge of In-
Instruction.
struction , No . 7 S 1 , and invited them to the West Smithfield-This was cheerfully accepted in good Masonic feeling , and Bro . J . H . Pringle , J . VV . 7 S 1 , the able Preceptor of 7 S 1 , and his team certainly acquitted themselves in capital style . Lodge having been opened , Bro . Stephens was supported by Bros . J . H . Pringle , J . W . 7 S 1 , as S . W . ; XV Richardson , 174 , J . W . ; W . Pennefather , P . M . 1633 , I . P . M . ; J . King , J . D . 1623 , Hon . Sec ; E . Mallett ,
P . M ., Sec . 1623 , S . D . ; F . Robinson , S . W . 7 S 1 , J . D . ; T . T . Phillips , W . M . 1929 , I . G . j Morris , 317 S . C ; A . Robertson , 781 ; Springall , 7 S 1 ; Perkins ; J . West , J . VV . 93 t ; C H . Webb , P . M . 174 ; J . Amey , 1326 ; R . K . Bull , D . C . 7 S 1 ; J . Taylor , S . W . 554 ; Sinclair , ISIGJ Fisher , P . M . 13 S 2 ; Patrick , 1227 ; G . W . Rowe , 1227 ; S . H . C . Rumball , and others whose names we could not
gather . In consequence of some of the brethren being unavoidably absent , the list of workers was somewhat altered , Bro . Stephens finding among his numerous kind supporters ready and able volunteers to work any section required . Indeed , some idea may be formed at once in which the working was carried out when at its completion the W . M . announced that the entire Sections of the
Lecture had been rendered some quarter of an hour under the time usually occupied . Bto . Pennefather , P . M ., moved a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Stephens for his very able discharge of the difficult duties appertaining to the office of W . M . on a Fifteen Section night , saying the least the brethren could do then—Bro . Stephens having already gained the honorary membership of the lodge by previous services—was to inscribe
upon thc minutes a cordial vote of thanks to the W . M . This was unanimously carried , and was emphasised by Bro . Pringle saying he did not know a more painstaking or hardworking Freemason than their VV . M ., who he felt fully deserved the compliment passed by the brethren . The working brethren next received a warm mark of the appreciation of their hosts , and Bros . Pringle and Richardson , who had discharged the duties of S . and J . Wardens
respectively , were accorded the privilege of honorary membership . About a dozen brethren were admitted into membership with the lodge , and all business ended harmoniously and in a most satisfactory manner . In conclusion , wc may add that if thc practice of brethren of different lodges visiting each other were more general , a good deal of good
would bc thc result not only in thc assimilation of the style of working , but in encouraging that kindly feeling which Freemasonry so actively promotes among its members , and in stirring up the dormant energies of brethren who have settled down , as is too often thc case in lodges of instruction , to one dull routine of lodge work .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — The weekly meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , when upwards of 50 brethren responded to thc call of thc officers of thc lod ^ u to listen to the rehearsal of the installation ceremony . The lodge was opened by Hro . K . J . Taylor , P . M . and W . M . 1922 , Installing Officer , assisted by Bros . Shadier , S . W . j S . Wood . I . W .: I .
Stafford , l . G . ; and C . A . Woods , D . of C The minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , when Hro . J . R . Johnson , Preceptor , was in due form presented to the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and , after the address from the installing officer and having given his assent to the ancient charges , proceeded to take the obligation . Thc lodge was opened in the Third
Degree and afterwards a board of thirteen installed masters was formed . On the readmission of the brethren the W . M . was duly proclaimed in the Three Degrees , and received the salutations of the brethren . He then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . J . D . Smith , S . W . ; Wood , J . W . ; C . Sims , Treas . ; Paton , Sec . ; Kdglcy , S . D . ; C . Evans , J . D . ; Spencer , I . G . The
VV . M . rose for thc first time when 18 brethren -were elected joining members of the lodge . The VV . M . having risen for the second and third times , cordial votes of thanks , the same to be entered on the minutes , were passed to Bro . Taylor , Installing Officer , and Bro . C . A . VVoods , as D . of C . Nothing further offering for thc good of Masonry , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , it being generally remarked that this meeting was one of thc very best ever held in South London .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER ( No . 72 ) . — The usual Alarch convocation was held on Thursday , the 13 th ult ., at Anderton ' s Ilotel , Fleet-street . The chapter was opened b y Ex . Comps , H . Lovegrove , M . E . Z . ; \ V . Ackland ( visitor ) , as H , ; F . Thurston , H ., as J . ; j . Walker , S . N . j G . Edwards , P . S . ; J . Potter , Tyler ; and
a number of members . Alter the reading of the minutes of the December meeting the M . E . Z . proceeded to install Comp . A . J . Cox as J ., as owing to an accident he was absent from the installation meeting . Thc candidate for exaltation not being in attendance , a portion of the ceremony was rehearsed . The M . E . Z . presided at a pleasant dinner at the close of the proceedings .
WIGAN . —Harmony Chapter ( No . 17 S ) . —The members of this chapter held their annual meeting at the Masonic Hall , on the 12 th ult ., for the purpose of installing thc principals and investing the officers for the ensuing year , lhere were present Comp . C B . Holmes , P . Z ., as Z . ; , T . Milligan . H . j H . D . Croft , ] . ; J . D . Murray , S . E . ; VV . M . Wylde , S . N . ; J . Phillips , P . Z . ; T . Milner ,
J . browne , A . II . Crossley , R . B . Seddon , G . Makinson , I . Bullock , W . Holt , T . E . Skidmore , G . B . Cliff , T . Forrester , A . Weir , T . Sharpies , J . Nixon , R . Leyland , J . Holmes , J . Wilson , G . Airey , and XV . H . Horrocks . 1 he visitors were Comps . G . Broadbridge , P . Z . 680 ; C . F . Matier , P . G . 2 nd P ., P . Z . 59 , 645 Illinois ; R . Martin , 135 G , P . G . Treas . ; W . Nicholl , P . Z . 317 ; J . H . Sillitoe
, P . Z . 42 , 11 G , Prov . G . J . East Lanes . ; Win . Tomkinson , GSo ; and T . Wilson , P . Z . 348 . The chapter was opened in the usual manner and the minutes of the last regular convocation , as well as those of the emergency meeting , were read and confirmed , after
winch Comp . 1 . Milligan was installed as Z ., H . D . Croft as H ., and J . D , Murray as J ., by Comp . C B . Holmes , wjio was most ably assisted by Comps . C F . Matier and J . H . Sillitoe . The other officers invested were Comps . T . Milner , S . E . ; R . B . Seddon , S . N . j A . H . Crossley , P . S . j J . Browne and J . Holmes , the
Royal Arch.
Asst . Stwds . Comp . C B . Holmes was re-elected Treasurer and W . Patterson , Janitor . The Treasurer ' s accounts were next presented and reported upon by Como . J . Browne , one of the Auditors , and adopted . The Treasurer then said he had a pleasant dut y to perform and that was to profjose that the best thanks of the chapter be tendered to Comp . J . D . Murray for the admirable manner in which
he had discharged the duties of S . E . during the past year , for solely owing to his exertions the chapter was placed in a very healthy position , every subscription having been got in and every account paid , and a balance left in hand . The resolution was seconded by Comp . Milligan , Z ., and carried unanimously , and Comp . Murray suitably acknowledged the compliment . " Hearty good wishes" having been tendered by the
visiting companions the chapter was closed in peace and harmony , and the companions adjourned to a most substantia ! banquet , after which the usual toasts were given , "The Healths of the Newly Installed Principals" being heartily received , and in the usual course responded to . Responding on behalf of the " Charities , " Comp . R . Martin urged the claims of the West Lancashire
Educational Institution and thanked the companions of thc chapter for their donation of £ 10 ios . towards that Institution . Several of thc companions contributed to the harmony of the evening with music , in which they were assisted by Comp . Tomkinson , one of thc visitors , and a , most enjoyable evening was spent . The chair was taken by Comp . C B . Holmes , P . Z ., thc newly-installed Z . being unexpectedly called away .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
HUDDERSFIELD . —Prince of Wales Chapter ( No . G 9 ) . —This chapter was ooencd on Saturday , the 22 nd ult ., by the M . W . S ., Bro . John Marshall , assisted by the officers ol the chapter . Bro . Frank William Banister , son ot 111 . Bro . Chas . J . Banister , S . G . I . G . 33 ° , and I . G . N . E . Dist ., being a candidate for this beautiful Degree , was together with Bro . Alfred Gill perfected by the M . W . S ., assisted by III . Hro . C J . Banister , with due solemnity .
The M . W . S . elect , Bro . John Hey , was presented by the Grand Marshal to III . Bro . C . J . Banister , who installed him into the chair of his predecessors with his usual care and impressiveness , Thc M . W . S . then appointed his officers , viz ., III . Bro . John Marshall , 30 ° , High Prelate j Ex . and Perfect Bros . Hy . Shaw , ist General ; Atherton , 2 nd General ; Monckman , Grand Marshal ; Crabtrce ,
Raphael ; III . Bro . Wrigley , Treas . ; Ex . and Perfect Bros . Shaw , Recorder ; F . VV . Banister , Capt . of Guard ; Sugg , D . C . ; and Gill , Herald . The chapter was closed in due form , and the brethren dined together in the hall , under the presidency of the M . W . S . The loyal and Masonic toasts were given from thc chair .
111 . Iiro . C . J . Banister responded lor "Thc Supremo Council and the Members of the 33 " , " and alluded to the pleasure he experienced in his son being perfected in this chapter b y his old and valued friend III . Bro . John Marshall , and concluded by proposing "The Health of the M . W . S . " with great cordiality . The M . W . S . was received most enthusiastically , and in a neat speech thanked thc brethren for their great kindness .
He proposed ' ; ihe Health of III . Bro . John Marshall , " which was received with rounds of applause , and that brother in a truly kind and Masonic manner thanked thc brethren for their great kindness . "The Candidates" was proposed by thc M . W . S . in suitable terms , and heartil y drunk by thc brethren . Each candidate responded for himself , Bro . Frank VV . Banister
saying that he noted so many good examples in thc chapter and so many old fiiends had he found amongst the members , that he could not help taking extra interest in the ceremonies , and trusted that ho should emulate them in every particular . Bro . Gill also suitably responded . The health of those brethren who were not able to attend were not forgotten , and all spent a very happy evening .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . A . D . LOEWENSTARK . VVe much regret to announce the death on Sunday , the 23 rd ult ., at his residence , No . 45 , I ' ernhc ad-toad , St . Peter ' s Park , of Bro . A . D . Loewenstark , P . M . K 05 and 1035 , and P . Z . 73 and 1 S 5 , in his 67 th year . Our deceased brother was well known and much esteemed in Masonic circles . The funeral took place on the 2 sth ult .
FUNERAL OF BRO . W . P . PHILLIPS , P . M . DORIC LODGE . The mortal remains of Bro . VV . P . Phillips , eldest son of Bro . XV . P . l \ Phillips , of the Grange , Woodbridge , and a well-known amateur atheletc , whose sudden death , at the premature age of 25 , took place last week , were laid in their last resting place , Woodbridge cemetery , on Tuesday afternoon , amidst every token of heartfelt grief .
During the hours of the funeral the bell of St . Mary's tolled , the shops in the town were closed , blinds drawn , and business entirely suspended , whilst hundreds flocked to the church and burial ground to bear testimony , in paying their last respects to the departed , to the popularity and public esteem in which the deceased was held . The funeral cortege was met at the gate o £ St . Mary's Church , by the Rev . R . C . M . Rouse , the rector , and
the Rev . C J . Martyn , P . G . C , Dep . P . G . M ., who had just left an emergency meeting of the Royal Clarence Lodge , held for the purpose of expressing condolence at the death of its VV . M ., the Duke of Albany . The grave was tastefully lined with mossandprimroses , and thecoffin when lowered was literally smothered with magnificent wreaths and bouquets . The 3 rd Suffolk Regiment was represented by tbe Regimental Sergeant-Major and the Sergeant-Maior of A
Company , to which deceased belonged . Amongst the many letters of sympathy and condolence received by his bereaved parents was the following from the Royal Clarence Lodge , No . 1823 : "At an emergency meeting , called in consequence of the death of the Duke of Albany , the following resolution was passed : ' That Bro . the Rev . C . ] . Martyn ,
P . G . C . Eng ., Deputy Prov . G . M . of Suffolk , be requested to convey to Bro . Win . P . T . Phillips , of Melton Grange , this expression of their earnest sympathy in the bereavement he has recently sustained in the loss of his son , Bro . Wm . P . Phillips , P . M . of the Doric Lodge , No . 81 , Woodbridge . ' "
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Instruction.
Bro . Green candidate . Bro . Hardy was entrusted and the lodge opened in the Second Degree and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and closed down to the First Degree . A sincere vote of sympathy and condolence with H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany was passed . Bro . Chandler was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was closed in perfect harmony and adjourned .
PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . I 44 S ) — The usual meeting was held at 202 , Whitechapel-road , E ., on the 17 th ult ., when there were present Bros . P . M . Myers , Preceptor ; Richardson , W . M . ; P . M . Partridge , S . W . ; Kimbell , J . W . ; J . Robson , Hon . Secretary ; C . Robson , S . D . ; W , McDonald , I . G . and Dep . Preceptor ; Heath , Tyson , Winkley , and Holdom . Lodge was
opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Winkley being the candidate for raising , answered the usual questions . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed in an able manner by the VV . M . Lodge being closed down , and Bro . Partridge , the S . W ., unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , was then closed in due form .
CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —The annual banquet of the above lodge was celebrated on Tuesday , the 55 th ult ., at the old White Hart Inn , Borough , with a marked degree of success . Lodge was held previous to the banquet , and the ceremony of the Third Degree was impressively rendered . The chair was occupied by Bro . C . Graham , W . M . 1540 , & c , who was supported by Bros .
Moorcroft , W . M . 25 , as S . VV . ; J . VV . Catterson , W . M . 1981 , as J . W . ; Croaker , P . M . 185 , Preceptor ; Wingham , l . G . 25 , Hon . Sec ; Reeves , P . M . ; Robins , P . M . as ; Catterson , sen ., P . M . ; Sears , P . Prov . G . S . D . Kent ; S . VVood , Jones , Steng , Arrowsmith , Bygrave , Benjamin , Chapman , Norrington , Holditch , Roots , Pierpoint , Collins , Cannon , Matthews , Stephens , and others .
Lodge business being ended , the brethren sat down to a splendidly served repast , which reflected the highest credit upon Bro . Renaut , 1623 , the worthy and experienced host . The tables were tastefully decorated , and we have seldom taken part in a more satisfactory and enjoyable little spread . Bro . Graham introduced the usual loyal and Craft toasts at thc conclusion of the banquet , and " Success to
the Chaucer Lodge of Instruction" was most enthusiastically given and received , in connection with the name of Bro . Croaker , P . M ., its energetic Preceptor , who in his reply gave some details of the means by which the brethren of 1540 were endeavouring to secure a good and regular attendance . The tunds derived fiom fees are balloted for among the members who have attended a specified number
of times—one ballot having recently taken placcj and support to the Masonic Charities is further being organised , the second association being now actively in work , whereby each subscriber will , by a small weekly payment , become entitled to a Life Governorship to one of the three Alasonic Institutions . " TheW . M ., IJro . Graham , " was appropriately honoured
and that brother fittingl y responded ; and " The Visitors" received a hearty reception , thc task of replying being entrusted to Bro . G . H . Stephens , S . W . 1623 . "Thc Officers' Healths" was proposed , Bro . Graham remarking upon the pleasure it afforded him to be supported on that occasion by two Worshipful Masters in the VVardcn ' s chairs , viz ., Bros . Moorcroft , 25 , and J . W . Catterson , 10 S 1 .
Thc excellent services of the worthy Hon . Sec , Bro . Wingham , were also recognised , and in response that worthy brother furnished the brethren with some statistics concerning the lodge . There had been 50 meetings and 32 new members had juincd during thc year . Thc support the lodge hid received from thc mother lodge could be gathered from the fact that only two members had attended , and
one of these was their esteemed W . M . Bro . Wingham further alluded to thc steps being taken to support thc Benevolent Institutions of thc Craft . The associations in course of working promise to afford some 1 G 5 guineas support thereto . Another matter incidentally alluded to during the proceedings was the annual summer ouling , which with 1540 brethren is a much prized annual occurrence , mainlv
through thc indefatigable exertions of Bro . C Graham . Bro . Sears , P . P . G . S . D . Kent , promised all the assistance at his command , he being connected with the Freemasons of Kent and the riilway facilities of arriving there . Some really excellent singing was furnished b y the brethren and heartily enjoyed , Bro . Renaut obliging by acting as accompanyist , the cvcnini ; being marked throughout by high tone and true enjoyment .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —A meeting was held at the Cranbourne Hotel , Upper Saint Martin ' s-lane , W . C , on the 20 th ult ., there being present Bros . Ford , W . M . ; G . Coleman ,, S . W . ; Read . J . VV . ; B . Solomoni :, S . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . D . ; Frank Gulliford , I . G . ; VV . H . Richardson , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds . Sec ; W . H . Gulliford , P . M . ; Skinner , P . M . ; Fowles , T . A . Dickson , Robinson ,
GreenShannonMog-, , ford , and E . VV . Smith . The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . H . Richardson worked the Second Section of this Lecture . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of F . C ., Bro . Dickson as candidate . Bro . Fowles worked the Second Section of this Lecture . Lodge resumed to the First Degree , and Bro , I . Robinson , 16 S 1 ,
was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . G . Coleman was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , was passed to Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary , for his exertions in connection with the late supper , and also for the manner in which thc same had been carried out . Bro . Reynolds replied , and then made an appeal to the members to join the Charitable Association connected with this lodge . The lodge was closed in ancient form .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — Avery successful meeting was held on Monday , the 24 th ult ., at the new and comfortable quarters , the Clarence Hotel , 88 , Aldersgate-street . The evening was devoted to working the Fifteen Sections , under the presidency of Bro . G . H . Stephens , S . W . of the mother lodge . That brother had , to give the proceedings a pleasant variety , selected some 15 brethren from the Merchant Navy Lodge of In-
Instruction.
struction , No . 7 S 1 , and invited them to the West Smithfield-This was cheerfully accepted in good Masonic feeling , and Bro . J . H . Pringle , J . VV . 7 S 1 , the able Preceptor of 7 S 1 , and his team certainly acquitted themselves in capital style . Lodge having been opened , Bro . Stephens was supported by Bros . J . H . Pringle , J . W . 7 S 1 , as S . W . ; XV Richardson , 174 , J . W . ; W . Pennefather , P . M . 1633 , I . P . M . ; J . King , J . D . 1623 , Hon . Sec ; E . Mallett ,
P . M ., Sec . 1623 , S . D . ; F . Robinson , S . W . 7 S 1 , J . D . ; T . T . Phillips , W . M . 1929 , I . G . j Morris , 317 S . C ; A . Robertson , 781 ; Springall , 7 S 1 ; Perkins ; J . West , J . VV . 93 t ; C H . Webb , P . M . 174 ; J . Amey , 1326 ; R . K . Bull , D . C . 7 S 1 ; J . Taylor , S . W . 554 ; Sinclair , ISIGJ Fisher , P . M . 13 S 2 ; Patrick , 1227 ; G . W . Rowe , 1227 ; S . H . C . Rumball , and others whose names we could not
gather . In consequence of some of the brethren being unavoidably absent , the list of workers was somewhat altered , Bro . Stephens finding among his numerous kind supporters ready and able volunteers to work any section required . Indeed , some idea may be formed at once in which the working was carried out when at its completion the W . M . announced that the entire Sections of the
Lecture had been rendered some quarter of an hour under the time usually occupied . Bto . Pennefather , P . M ., moved a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Stephens for his very able discharge of the difficult duties appertaining to the office of W . M . on a Fifteen Section night , saying the least the brethren could do then—Bro . Stephens having already gained the honorary membership of the lodge by previous services—was to inscribe
upon thc minutes a cordial vote of thanks to the W . M . This was unanimously carried , and was emphasised by Bro . Pringle saying he did not know a more painstaking or hardworking Freemason than their VV . M ., who he felt fully deserved the compliment passed by the brethren . The working brethren next received a warm mark of the appreciation of their hosts , and Bros . Pringle and Richardson , who had discharged the duties of S . and J . Wardens
respectively , were accorded the privilege of honorary membership . About a dozen brethren were admitted into membership with the lodge , and all business ended harmoniously and in a most satisfactory manner . In conclusion , wc may add that if thc practice of brethren of different lodges visiting each other were more general , a good deal of good
would bc thc result not only in thc assimilation of the style of working , but in encouraging that kindly feeling which Freemasonry so actively promotes among its members , and in stirring up the dormant energies of brethren who have settled down , as is too often thc case in lodges of instruction , to one dull routine of lodge work .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — The weekly meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , when upwards of 50 brethren responded to thc call of thc officers of thc lod ^ u to listen to the rehearsal of the installation ceremony . The lodge was opened by Hro . K . J . Taylor , P . M . and W . M . 1922 , Installing Officer , assisted by Bros . Shadier , S . W . j S . Wood . I . W .: I .
Stafford , l . G . ; and C . A . Woods , D . of C The minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , when Hro . J . R . Johnson , Preceptor , was in due form presented to the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and , after the address from the installing officer and having given his assent to the ancient charges , proceeded to take the obligation . Thc lodge was opened in the Third
Degree and afterwards a board of thirteen installed masters was formed . On the readmission of the brethren the W . M . was duly proclaimed in the Three Degrees , and received the salutations of the brethren . He then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . J . D . Smith , S . W . ; Wood , J . W . ; C . Sims , Treas . ; Paton , Sec . ; Kdglcy , S . D . ; C . Evans , J . D . ; Spencer , I . G . The
VV . M . rose for thc first time when 18 brethren -were elected joining members of the lodge . The VV . M . having risen for the second and third times , cordial votes of thanks , the same to be entered on the minutes , were passed to Bro . Taylor , Installing Officer , and Bro . C . A . VVoods , as D . of C . Nothing further offering for thc good of Masonry , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , it being generally remarked that this meeting was one of thc very best ever held in South London .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER ( No . 72 ) . — The usual Alarch convocation was held on Thursday , the 13 th ult ., at Anderton ' s Ilotel , Fleet-street . The chapter was opened b y Ex . Comps , H . Lovegrove , M . E . Z . ; \ V . Ackland ( visitor ) , as H , ; F . Thurston , H ., as J . ; j . Walker , S . N . j G . Edwards , P . S . ; J . Potter , Tyler ; and
a number of members . Alter the reading of the minutes of the December meeting the M . E . Z . proceeded to install Comp . A . J . Cox as J ., as owing to an accident he was absent from the installation meeting . Thc candidate for exaltation not being in attendance , a portion of the ceremony was rehearsed . The M . E . Z . presided at a pleasant dinner at the close of the proceedings .
WIGAN . —Harmony Chapter ( No . 17 S ) . —The members of this chapter held their annual meeting at the Masonic Hall , on the 12 th ult ., for the purpose of installing thc principals and investing the officers for the ensuing year , lhere were present Comp . C B . Holmes , P . Z ., as Z . ; , T . Milligan . H . j H . D . Croft , ] . ; J . D . Murray , S . E . ; VV . M . Wylde , S . N . ; J . Phillips , P . Z . ; T . Milner ,
J . browne , A . II . Crossley , R . B . Seddon , G . Makinson , I . Bullock , W . Holt , T . E . Skidmore , G . B . Cliff , T . Forrester , A . Weir , T . Sharpies , J . Nixon , R . Leyland , J . Holmes , J . Wilson , G . Airey , and XV . H . Horrocks . 1 he visitors were Comps . G . Broadbridge , P . Z . 680 ; C . F . Matier , P . G . 2 nd P ., P . Z . 59 , 645 Illinois ; R . Martin , 135 G , P . G . Treas . ; W . Nicholl , P . Z . 317 ; J . H . Sillitoe
, P . Z . 42 , 11 G , Prov . G . J . East Lanes . ; Win . Tomkinson , GSo ; and T . Wilson , P . Z . 348 . The chapter was opened in the usual manner and the minutes of the last regular convocation , as well as those of the emergency meeting , were read and confirmed , after
winch Comp . 1 . Milligan was installed as Z ., H . D . Croft as H ., and J . D , Murray as J ., by Comp . C B . Holmes , wjio was most ably assisted by Comps . C F . Matier and J . H . Sillitoe . The other officers invested were Comps . T . Milner , S . E . ; R . B . Seddon , S . N . j A . H . Crossley , P . S . j J . Browne and J . Holmes , the
Royal Arch.
Asst . Stwds . Comp . C B . Holmes was re-elected Treasurer and W . Patterson , Janitor . The Treasurer ' s accounts were next presented and reported upon by Como . J . Browne , one of the Auditors , and adopted . The Treasurer then said he had a pleasant dut y to perform and that was to profjose that the best thanks of the chapter be tendered to Comp . J . D . Murray for the admirable manner in which
he had discharged the duties of S . E . during the past year , for solely owing to his exertions the chapter was placed in a very healthy position , every subscription having been got in and every account paid , and a balance left in hand . The resolution was seconded by Comp . Milligan , Z ., and carried unanimously , and Comp . Murray suitably acknowledged the compliment . " Hearty good wishes" having been tendered by the
visiting companions the chapter was closed in peace and harmony , and the companions adjourned to a most substantia ! banquet , after which the usual toasts were given , "The Healths of the Newly Installed Principals" being heartily received , and in the usual course responded to . Responding on behalf of the " Charities , " Comp . R . Martin urged the claims of the West Lancashire
Educational Institution and thanked the companions of thc chapter for their donation of £ 10 ios . towards that Institution . Several of thc companions contributed to the harmony of the evening with music , in which they were assisted by Comp . Tomkinson , one of thc visitors , and a , most enjoyable evening was spent . The chair was taken by Comp . C B . Holmes , P . Z ., thc newly-installed Z . being unexpectedly called away .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
HUDDERSFIELD . —Prince of Wales Chapter ( No . G 9 ) . —This chapter was ooencd on Saturday , the 22 nd ult ., by the M . W . S ., Bro . John Marshall , assisted by the officers ol the chapter . Bro . Frank William Banister , son ot 111 . Bro . Chas . J . Banister , S . G . I . G . 33 ° , and I . G . N . E . Dist ., being a candidate for this beautiful Degree , was together with Bro . Alfred Gill perfected by the M . W . S ., assisted by III . Hro . C J . Banister , with due solemnity .
The M . W . S . elect , Bro . John Hey , was presented by the Grand Marshal to III . Bro . C . J . Banister , who installed him into the chair of his predecessors with his usual care and impressiveness , Thc M . W . S . then appointed his officers , viz ., III . Bro . John Marshall , 30 ° , High Prelate j Ex . and Perfect Bros . Hy . Shaw , ist General ; Atherton , 2 nd General ; Monckman , Grand Marshal ; Crabtrce ,
Raphael ; III . Bro . Wrigley , Treas . ; Ex . and Perfect Bros . Shaw , Recorder ; F . VV . Banister , Capt . of Guard ; Sugg , D . C . ; and Gill , Herald . The chapter was closed in due form , and the brethren dined together in the hall , under the presidency of the M . W . S . The loyal and Masonic toasts were given from thc chair .
111 . Iiro . C . J . Banister responded lor "Thc Supremo Council and the Members of the 33 " , " and alluded to the pleasure he experienced in his son being perfected in this chapter b y his old and valued friend III . Bro . John Marshall , and concluded by proposing "The Health of the M . W . S . " with great cordiality . The M . W . S . was received most enthusiastically , and in a neat speech thanked thc brethren for their great kindness .
He proposed ' ; ihe Health of III . Bro . John Marshall , " which was received with rounds of applause , and that brother in a truly kind and Masonic manner thanked thc brethren for their great kindness . "The Candidates" was proposed by thc M . W . S . in suitable terms , and heartil y drunk by thc brethren . Each candidate responded for himself , Bro . Frank VV . Banister
saying that he noted so many good examples in thc chapter and so many old fiiends had he found amongst the members , that he could not help taking extra interest in the ceremonies , and trusted that ho should emulate them in every particular . Bro . Gill also suitably responded . The health of those brethren who were not able to attend were not forgotten , and all spent a very happy evening .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . A . D . LOEWENSTARK . VVe much regret to announce the death on Sunday , the 23 rd ult ., at his residence , No . 45 , I ' ernhc ad-toad , St . Peter ' s Park , of Bro . A . D . Loewenstark , P . M . K 05 and 1035 , and P . Z . 73 and 1 S 5 , in his 67 th year . Our deceased brother was well known and much esteemed in Masonic circles . The funeral took place on the 2 sth ult .
FUNERAL OF BRO . W . P . PHILLIPS , P . M . DORIC LODGE . The mortal remains of Bro . VV . P . Phillips , eldest son of Bro . XV . P . l \ Phillips , of the Grange , Woodbridge , and a well-known amateur atheletc , whose sudden death , at the premature age of 25 , took place last week , were laid in their last resting place , Woodbridge cemetery , on Tuesday afternoon , amidst every token of heartfelt grief .
During the hours of the funeral the bell of St . Mary's tolled , the shops in the town were closed , blinds drawn , and business entirely suspended , whilst hundreds flocked to the church and burial ground to bear testimony , in paying their last respects to the departed , to the popularity and public esteem in which the deceased was held . The funeral cortege was met at the gate o £ St . Mary's Church , by the Rev . R . C . M . Rouse , the rector , and
the Rev . C J . Martyn , P . G . C , Dep . P . G . M ., who had just left an emergency meeting of the Royal Clarence Lodge , held for the purpose of expressing condolence at the death of its VV . M ., the Duke of Albany . The grave was tastefully lined with mossandprimroses , and thecoffin when lowered was literally smothered with magnificent wreaths and bouquets . The 3 rd Suffolk Regiment was represented by tbe Regimental Sergeant-Major and the Sergeant-Maior of A
Company , to which deceased belonged . Amongst the many letters of sympathy and condolence received by his bereaved parents was the following from the Royal Clarence Lodge , No . 1823 : "At an emergency meeting , called in consequence of the death of the Duke of Albany , the following resolution was passed : ' That Bro . the Rev . C . ] . Martyn ,
P . G . C . Eng ., Deputy Prov . G . M . of Suffolk , be requested to convey to Bro . Win . P . T . Phillips , of Melton Grange , this expression of their earnest sympathy in the bereavement he has recently sustained in the loss of his son , Bro . Wm . P . Phillips , P . M . of the Doric Lodge , No . 81 , Woodbridge . ' "