Reports Of Masonic Meetin

The lodge was opened in due form , at 7 o ' clock , and the work proceeded in a very admirable manner , reflecting great credit upon the brethren for their proficiency . It was proposed by Bro . P . M . Cundick , Preceptor , and seconded by Bro . Ellis , that a vote of thanks be recorded upon the minutes to the W . M ., Bro . Stephens , for the efficient manner in which he had presided , also that he be made an honorary member , was carried unanimously . Bro . Stephens

briefly responded , and thanked the brethren who had so ably assisted him , and the lodge for the mark of their appreciation . A vote of thanks to the brethren who had worked was responded to by Bro . Cohen , P . M ., who expressed the pleasure it had given them to assist that evening , especially so in his case , having taken a great interest in Bro . Stephens since hc was made . The lodge was closed * and adjourned until the 29 th inst .

"WHITTINGTON LODGE . —( No . S 62 . )— This lodge held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , 25 th ult ., at Bro . Hyde's , Red Lion , Fieet-strcet , Bro . Hallam being W . M . ; Vizzard , S . W . ; Drury , J . W . ; Thomson S . D . ; Abell , J . D . ; Brown , I . G . ; Long , Preceptor , and others . Thc lodge was opened and minutes confirmed , after which the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Knill

Abell having offered himself as a candidate for the Third Degree was examined and entrusted . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising completed , the W . M . giving the traditional history in a very able manner . The lodge was then removed to the Second Degree and a portion of the lecture worked in

Sections by Bios . I ate and Brown . Bro . Vizzard was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , on which occasion the ceremony of initiation will be rehearsed . The annual banquet was fixed for thc last Wednesday in October , at which Bro . Long , the Preceptor , will preside , and the lodge was closed .

FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 128 S ) . — A meeting of this Master Masons' Lodge of Instruction , was held at the Finsbury Park Tavern , Holloway , on Friday , 27 th ult ., Bro . Walker , P . M ., occupied the chair of W . M .: with Bros . Press , as S . W . ; Frampton , J . W . ; Dunn , S . D . ; Cox , J . D . ; Part , I . G . ; H . B . D . Dunn , Secretary ; P . M . Rogers , Preceptor . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes read and

confirmed . Thc ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsal , Bro . Hawkins bring the candidate . The lodge was then closed in the Second Degree , and Bro . Press was elected W . M ., fur ensuing week , and the oflicers were appointed in rotation . The lodge was closed in ancient form .. There were present P . Ms ., Rogers , Walker , and Pigot , and Bros . Press , Frampton , Dunn , Cox , Part , and Hawkins .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

SALISBURY . —Elias-de-Derham Chapter ( No . 5 86 ) . —The annual convocation of thischapter was held on Fiiday , the 20 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Comps . Futcher , M . E . Z . ; J . Rumbold , H . ; F . J . Russell , J . ; A . Tucker , E . ; T . Norwood , P . S . ; Fnlliott and Haskell , Assist . S . ; Silverthorne , Janitor ; H . Ward , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . Wilts ; R . Stokes , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . Wilts ;

C . W . Wyndham , P . Z ., Prov . G . J . Dorset ; F . Giiffin , F , J . Harman , E . Hale , G . W . Wiltshire ; J . T . C 3 lkin , VV C . I'uwning , and Capt . H . F . Yeatman , 622 . The minutes of the previous chapter were read and confirmed . M . E . C P . Z . Ward , having taken the First Principal chair , hc requested all companions below thc rank of First Principal to retire , when K . C . Rumbold was duly installed into the

chair of Z . ; E . C . Russell into the chair of H ., and Comp . Norwood into the chair of J ., according to the ancient rites and ceremonies of the Older . The companions having been admitted , the following officers were invested hy thc M . E . Z ., namely , Comps . i ucker , as S . I ' * . ; Haskell , S . N . ; Harman , P . S . ; Folli . tt , A < sist . S . ; Silveithorn , Janitor . Thc ballot wis then taken for three candidates for exaltation , which Having proved unanimous in their favour ,

they wee separately admitted , and duly exalted to the Supreme Degu-e of a Hoyal Arch Mason . A vote of thanks was accorded t > M . K . C . P . Z . Ward , for the very a'dc and imprc-. sive m inner in which hc had given the c remonies of installation and exaltation . After the names of two can iilate-, for exaltation had been proposed and seconded , the chapter was closed in due form , and the companions adjourned to refreshment .

LEWES .-South Saxon Chapter ( No . 311 ) . — The annual chapter for lhe installation of Principals took pi ice at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , when the following officers assumed their collars of office : Comps . H , Crosskey , M . E . Z . ; C . II . Ellmaii , H . j J . Farnaombe , J . ;

G . Stone , N . ; and S . Tanner , F . A Past Principal ' s jewel was presented to Comp . J . Adams for the efficient discharge of the duties if First Principal during the past twelve monlh . s- . The business of lhe chapter closed , the companions adjourned to the Hear Hotel , where a very excellent re-past was supplied by Bro . Whitcomb .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

PORTSMOUTH . — Naval and Military Conclave ( No . 35 ) . — 'lhe usual quarterly convocation «•«< h-il'lr-n ,, „ Fii ' ay , 20 < h Sept ., at the Masonie Hall . The M . I ' . S ., Sir Knight , G . A . Green , was support ! d and assist-d Iv the )> . j > . lit . Gen ., Hants ; Sir Krii-alii , | .

Clark ; C . G . Ait . inics , Vic roy ; | . Lillywhiti * , Sell . Gen . ( acting ); Wm . Tue !; , J mi . Gen . ; A . I ! , li >' , inso- > , G . Huili ' , IJ-. v . -, li . KvV . iiv , ' , H , ' - » . Aide * , . 1 . K .. 'luck , as 1 lurabl ; J . Ilarri- 'iii , I ' . S . ; I ' . Siniist-r , I ' . S . ; ( . ' . Gn . ii-ii , P . S . ; A . J . Heed , J . ttkivns , aii'l G . C'ipus , Sentinel . The conclave

Red Cross Of Constantine.

was duly opened and minutes adopted . The ballot wa favourable to Bros . Count Des Geneys , of Gosport * Lod ge No . 902 , and Samuel C . Heath , P . M . Hanley ; Lod ge , No . 797 . Bro . Heath , being in attendance , also Bro . T . P . Hall , W . M . Carnarvon Lodge , No . 804 , ( previously elected ) were entrusted , admitted , installed , and proclaimed . The historical oration was delivered by the M . P . S . The

M . P . S . proposed , the Dep . Int . Gen . seconded , that a letter of condolence he forwarded to Lady Williams and family , on their serious bereavement in the death of cur much loved Im . Past G . Sov ., Sir Fredk . M . Williams , Bart ., M . P . This was carried , as also a proposition by P . Sov . J . Harrison , seconded by the M . P . S ., that £ 2 2 s . be forwarded as the contribution of this conclave to the fund now being

formed to perpetuate the memory of our lamented P . Grand . Viceroy , R . Wentworth Little , an honorary member ofNo . 35 , ( P . S . Harrison expressinghis intention of adding half a guinea ); also that a letter of condolence be written to Mrs . Little . A candidate was proposed for installation . The members will wear the usual mourning during the remainder of the year . The conclave was closed in solemn form by the M . P . S . at 8 . 33 .

Consecration Of The Excelsior Chapter, Rose Croix.

CONSECRATION OF THE EXCELSIOR CHAPTER , ROSE CROIX .

On Tuesday , fith August , 18 7 8 , thc M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . W . Deamer , M . D . 18 , assisted by Ex . Bros . A . Thomson , and F . J . Smith , 18 , consecrated the above chapter in ancient and solemn form , at the St . Augustine Masonic

Hall , Manchester-street , Christchurcu , N . Z . at 6 . 30 p . m . The warrant from the Supreme Grand Council Thirtythird Degree of England , Wales , and the . Dependencies of the British Crown , authorising the forma tion of the Excelsior Chapter , was read by the M . W . S ., and also the authority from the III . Sec . General , to perforin the ceremony of

conse'cration . Thc consecration ceremony having been completed , the M . W . S . opened the chapter in due form , when Bro . Jubal Fleming , late Recorder of the Spurious Memphis Chapter , having severed his connection therewith , took and signed the obligation of allegiance lo thc Supreme Grand Chapter Thirty-third Degree of England ai * . d Wales , and was

affiliated to this chapter . Bro . W . Toms was obligated as a serving brother to fill the office of Equerry . The following brethren having been balloted for and elected , signed the obligation of allegiance in the presence of the M . W . S ., and were duly perfected : —William Robert Mitchell , Charles Wellington Bishop , Rookwo . nl , Comport

Bishop , Charles Partridge Hulbrrt , Henry Hobday , Francis Pavitt , Augustus Charles Saltmarsh , John Joseph Milner , George Mabcr Walton , Henry William Ford , William Hick ley Gundry . The M . W . S . then proceeded to appoint the following

officers : —Ex . B . * os » C . W . Bishop , 18 ° , High Prelate ; Henry Thomson , 18 ° , ist General ; F . J . Smith , 18 , 2 nd General ; Jubal Fleming , 1 S , Grand Marshal ; F . Pavitt , 18 , Raphael ; II . Hobday , 1 S , Herald ; C . P . Hulbert , 18 ° , Captain of Guard ; R . C . Bishop , 18 ° , Recorder ; J . J . Milner , 18 ' , Organist ; G . M . Walton , 18 , Director of

Ceremonies . Thc next business was the election of Treasurer , on the motion of Ex . Bro . H . Thomson , seconded by Ex . Bro . J . Fleming , Ex . Bro . W . R . Mitchell was elected to that office . Proposed by Ex . Bro . H . Thomson , seconded by Ex . Bro . F . J . Smith , that Ex . Bros . C . W . Bishop , II . Thomson

and F . J . Smith be a Committee to discharge the liabilities incurred in the formation of the chapter , carried . Proposed by Ex . Bro . H . Thomson , seconded by Ex . Bro . J . Fleminp-, that the M . W . S . and the officers of the eh 1 pter be a Committee to draft bye-laws , with authority to transmit them to the S . G . Chapter for approval , carried . Proposed hy Ex . Bro . F . J . Smith , seconded by Ex . Bro .

II . Thomson , that the M . W . S . be request ,. ! during his visit to England to obtain any furniture * , icgaiia , etc that he mav consider necessary for the chapter , rarrinl . lix . lire . !•' . Pavitt proposed , and Ex . liro . VV . II . Mitchell seconded , Bro . George Mitchell Dou'las as a cttididatc for perfection . The M . W . S . ma lea few congratulatory remarks on the

successful formation of the 1 hapt-r , and desired to pirlicularly direct thc attention of the Ex . brethren to paragraphs 8 , 10 , 12 , and 13 tt the rules and regulations and especially cautioned them against holding any communication with any chapter or member holding undar the Spurious Supreme Council existing ia New Zeal mil . Ex . Bro . Jubal Fleming expressed a wish on behalf of

the chapter that the M . W . S . would have a pleasant passage to the old country , and a ejuick rttjrn to the command of his chapter . The Tnird Point having been given the chapter was duly closed at 11 . 30 p . m . At the banquet that followed the M . W . S . gave thc toasts of " The Queen , " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " Patron of

the Order . * ' The S . G . Council , 33 , of England an 1 Wales , " and at the same time took the opportunity of expressing his thanks to III . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clarke , 33 ° , lor his expedition in replying to the application for the warrant , as well as for his kindness and courtesy in furnishing the clear instructions and valuable sketches which had enabled him ( the M . W . S . ) to have the chapter properly famished .

Our late respt-ctcd Bro . John Bjgshavv , R . W . G . M „ of Essex , has , ia his will , dated June 2 nd , 1876 , left the ourn of £ 100 to the Provincial Grind Lodge of that Province . Tho infant child of thc Duke arid Duchess of lv ( i » lrtirgh was baptised on Wednesday last in their Royal Highnesses' Palace in Berlin , and w . is named Alexandra Louise Olga Victoria .

Supreme Council Thirty-Third Degree.

SUPREME COUNCIL THIRTY-THIRD DEGREE .

We are enabled to publish the following statement of accounts , which will be read with satisfaction b y many of our readers : — The Treasurer-General in account with the Supreme

Council , Thirty-Third Degree , ist July , 1878 . ' Dr . RECEIPTS , ist July , 1877 . £ s . d . To Balance in London and Westminster Bank 1177 ( , ,, Do . in Treasurer ' s hands 13 13 o „ Receipts to 30 th June , 1878 2709 o 10 £ 3900 3 8

Cr . EXPENDITURE . £ s . d . By Payments for Rent , Salaries , Wages , Furniture , Repairs , & c 1343 IO 9

„ Charitable Donations ... ... ... ... 370 15 o „ Purchase of Stock 1762 10 o „ Balance in London and Westminster Bank 423 6 11

£ 39 °° 2 8 Examined and compared with the Vouchers , and found correct , ( Signed ) S . RAWSON , 33 . G , LAMBERT , ' 32 ° . 2 nd July , 1878 .

ASSETS . . £ s . d . Cash in Lonelon anel Westminster Bank .,, 423 611 £ 900 Madras Stock ( cost ) 1007 5 o £ 800 do . Debenture Stock 800 o o £ 1200 Russian Bonds cost 118 9 10 o £ 1000 3 p . c . Consols , 9 62 10 o

Library , estimated at 2142 13 o Plate , valued at ' . 365 10 o Organ , valued at , ,,. ... ,,, 300 o o Furniture and Appointments 1 1 9 ° o Leases : — 33 , Golden-square 910 o o 2 , Upper John-street ... ... ... 925 o o Masonic Hall 143 ° o o Cellarage 500 o o

£ 12 , 6 74 14 11 LIABILITIES . £ s . d . Compounders , 31 , 32 ° , 33 —126 Members 727 3 o Do . 30 —259 Members 938 8 6 Unappropriated 5 9 6 Balance , being Capital 11 , 003 ' 3 n

£ 12 , 6 74 14 11 33 , Golden Square , London , W ., H . CLERK . 33 , Grand Treasurer Gen . ( Signed ) THOS . MEGGY , Public Accountant , 22 , Bedford Place , Russell Square , W . C .

Grand Lodge Of Scotland.

GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .

Recommendations by Grand Committee . Office Bearers of Grand Lodge of Scotland for the ensuing year : Sir Michael R . Shaw-Stewart , Grand Master . Earl of Mar and Kellie , Deputy Grand Master . C lont-1 Campbell , Substitute Grand Master .

Lord Inverurie , Senior Grand Warden . R . F . Shaw-Stewart , Junior Grand Warden . IJ . Murray Lyon , Grand Secretary . D . Kinnear , Grand Cashier . Rev . Dr . Bums , Rev . A . T . Grant , Grand Chaplains . Earl of Haddington , Senior Grand Deacon . lames Caldwell , Junior Grand Deacon .

Wm . Hay , Architect . V . Law , Grand Jeweller . T . Halket , Grand Bible Bearer . I . Coghill , Grand Director of Ceremonies . Grand Bard , vacant .

' Captain Colt , Grand Sword Bearer . Mat Mullcr , Grand Director of Music . Robert Davidson , Grand Organist . Captain Hills , Grand Marshal . VV . M . Bryce , Grand Tyler . John Ness , Grand Outer Guard .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . JOHN MILLWARD , P . M . Bro . Millward , who , a correspondent states , was certainly the oldest Mason in England , died at Longnor , near Buxton , and was buried on the 2 nd inst , Hc was initiated into Masonry in 1811 ; in the Lodge of Reconciliation he was re-initiated in 1813 . He was first W . M . of the Phoenix Lodge of St . Ann at Buxton , and first P . Z . of the chapter . Tlie brethren <\ f lodges 1258 and 1653 attended the funeral . Flowers frtim Chatsworth and sprigs of acacia were placed un the coffin .