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    Article INSTRUCTION. Page 1 of 1
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Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER ( No . 72 ) . — The March meeting of this old chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the i- ) th uIt . The chapter was opened by the Principals , and the minutes of Ihe last regular meeting and the emergency meeting were read and confirmed . There being no business before the chapter , Ihe Lecture of the First Chair was given by Comp . E . Walker , P . Z . ; the Second

Lecture by Comp . Axford , H . ; and the Lecture of the Third Chair by Comp . H . Lovegrove , P . Z ., Scribe E . The other members present were Comps . L . S . Fountainp , M . E . Z-: A . Darch , J . j C . R . Williams , S . N . j VV . F . Bates , Prin . Soj . ; E . Lewcock , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; and N . Turner . The only visitor was Comp . F . W . Driver , P . Z . The members dined together at the close of the business .

DURHAM . —Concord Chapter ( No . 124 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., to install the three Principals and invest the other officers for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by Comps . J . F .

Hilhr , W . Lcgan , and the Rev . J . Lawson . Ihe following officers were appointed : Comps . W . Logan , Z . j Rev . J . Lawson , H . j Thos . Bell , J . ; G . W . Richardson , S . E . ; 'Ihos . Dunn . S . N . ; J . Todd , P . S . j Richardson Pelle , 1 st A . S . j Henry Palmer , 2 nd A . S . j J . Nutton , Org . ; S . Fenny , 'Treas . j and S . B . Grant , Janitor .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Kingstreet , Hammersmith . Present : Comps . G . Read , Preceptor and M . E . Z . ; J . Sims , H . ; W . C . Williams , J . ; J . Davies , P . S . ; F . Craggs , S . E . ; H . Purdue , S . N . ; and others . Trie chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last

convocation were read and conlirmed . The exaltation ceremony was rehearsed in an admirable manner . The by-laws were brought forward by the Committee , and having been read , were , after a little discussion , confirmed . Comp . Sims was duly elected M . E . Z . for the two meetings in April . " Hearty good wishes " were given , and the chapter was adjourned until Wednesday , the 10 th instant .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 29 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinstcr-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . Present : Comps . VV . H . Chalfont , S . N . 975 , M . E . Z . ; G . March , P . S . 733 , H . j J . Cruttenden , 779 , ) . ; J . T . Mickelbnrgh , P . Z . 834 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , M . E . Z . 890 , ' P . Sl 862 , S . E . ; VV . C . Williams , 7 . 733 , P . S . ; I . Smith , P . S .

890 , 1 st A . S . ; and M . Spiegel , 834 . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of Ihe last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Mickelbnrgh being candidate . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times . The officers were elected for the ensuing two weeks—Comp . March as M . E . Z . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1273 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 29 th ult ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , CamberweU . There were present Comps V . T . Murche , M . E . Z . ; Wingham , H . ; Neeld , P . Z ., J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . ; Woods , S . N . ; C . H . ' Stone , P . S . ; Addington , A . S . ; Eckersall , H . Martin , J . E . Latham , and Patrick . Comp . Allison was a visitor . The chapter was opened , and the minutes were read and

conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was ably rehearsed , Comp . Eckersall personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and Comp . Wingham was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting on the nth inst ., as Comp . Hilton , P . Z ., the popular Preceptor , will preside at the annual supper to-day ( Friday ) . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

PLYMOUTH . —Fortitude Lodge ( No . 66 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 25 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Princess-square , to instal Bro . Thomas Gray , S . W ., as the W . M . for the year ensuing . The Installing Officer was Bro . H , Langmead , P . M . 16 , P . P . G . Purst . Among the Board of Installed

masters were Bros , the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . G . Chap . Eng ., Prov . S . G . W ., 3 i ° j - -S . Jew , P . M . 66 , P . P . G . Treas . j John Gover , P . M . 66 , P . P . G . M . O . ; and James Gidley , P . M . 169 , P . G . Tyler . 1 n , 5 ofncers were invested as follows : Bros . G . Duncer , I . P . M . ; W . F . Westcott , S . W . ; John Hicks , J . W . ; H . F . Hearle , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., M . O . ; V . Bird , P . M ., P . G MO . Eng ., S . O . ; W . S . Hearder , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O ., J . O . j W . Whitley , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Chao . j L ! f TO P . M ., P . P . G . W ., R . M . ; S . Jew , P . M ., £ . P . G . M . O ., Treas . j J . B . Gover , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O ., PM J £ ' Whitley , P M - - - Sec - ' D- S . G . Bake p -A P P'G . S . B . Cornwall , J . D . j J . H . Keates , P . M ., fp ' f . D . C ; P . B . Clemens , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., PM ! i \ G- Keve"i . P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; E . Coppin , 1 •'" ., b . B . j and James Gidley , P . M ., P . G . Tyler , Tyler .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

VISIT OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL , 33

TO BRISTOL . Mr ! n f PJ , Council , 33 , represented by V . III . Bros , ontag ,, , bandeman , Brig .-Gen . Adair , and Col . Shadwell M-iInr r ' accompanied by 111 . Bros . F . Richardson and on thP , Q TU erf' 33 ° > visited the BaWwyn Chapter , Bristol , chanter nf ? . 7 , , nd , ook the opportunity of holding a on Br ' , Grand Llected K ' - 3 ° ° > conferring the Degree C Ai , L ^ h"oft - ' - Collins , P . N . Cooper , F R . Kice , ^ ' [ ^ , edes ' ™ nd Olive , VV . Proctor , and W . S ' Peter anrl ^ p , ^ hapter ; Dr" J' C' Maclean > of A - F W f S « r , - ul ChaPter j and Dr . E . S . Nunn and The ™ ' , WllIlam de Irwin Chapter . Lieut -Cof IV , ? re £ ent nl - Brcs - Lieut-Col . Bramble , de Ferried £ f Lyne p . G . M . Monmouthshire ; Baron hurst WH ' n ' n- HoD , fra >' ' - Barnes > E - B - Coltat > d manv n , i , „ A- ? ' Pl . ! P "arris , W . C Proctor , The rl distinguished brethren . man , « ° T ^ ° the 3 , ° ° Performed by Bro . Sandeefforts of Bro , P " " ° K ^ , . eetin & W 3 S ensured h * Bros . Pierrepont Hams and W . C Proctor , the

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

M . W . S . and Recorder of the chapter , as well as of the other officers and brethren generally . The meeting was saddened by the announcement of the death of III . Bro . W . Purnell on the previous day , a brother who was eminently useful to the Masonic Brotherhood at Bristol , who was much loved and respected by all who knew him . III . Bro . W . A . F . Powell , 33 ° , who had been

installed the day before the meeting as Prov . Grand Master of Bristol in the presence of some 400 brethren , was present , and received the hearty congratulations of all present on his preferment to the command of the province . The Bristol brethren can bo 3 st of a magnificent Masonic Hall , which is beautilully fitted , tastefully ornamented , and handsomely furnished .

Scotland.

Scotland .

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE GAEL LOD 3 E , No . 6 og , AT GLASGOW . The annual tatties an' hcrrin' supper of Lodge The Gael , No . 609 , took place recently in the Masonic Hall , 30 , Hope-stteet . There were present Bro . J . M'Clure , R . W . M ., supported by Bros . Capt . Peter Mitchell , D . M . ; John Sharp , S . M . ; R . M'Nair , R . VV . M . 4 ; J . Gordon ,

I . P . M . 4 ; R . Kennedy , R . W . M . 553 ; VV . Anderson , Anderson , R . W . M . 354 ; J . Leitch , I . P . M . 40 S ; John M'Innes , P . M . and D . M . 40 S ; James Lee , S . W . ; Capt . Colin Mitchell , J . W . ; and upwards of 150 members and visiting brethren . Alter supper , the harmony of the evening was commenced by Bro . A . M'Culloch singing "Mo run geal

dileas" ( My faithful fair one ) . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk and responded to . The following brethren , among o ' . hers , largely contributed to the musical part of the harmony—namely : Bros . James Housten ( Bailie Nicol Jarvie ) , 354 ; Capt , Peter Mitchell , D . M . C 09 ; W . Anderson , R . W . M . 354 ; J . Gordon , I . P . M . 4 ; Shorley , 4 ; M'Fie , S 7 ;

M'Donald , 609 ; Munro , 2 S 1 ; Gilmour , 571 j James Lee , S . W . 609 ; Brown , 354 j J . L . Gardner , 609 ; Mundee , 571 j and others . The sword dance , " Dannsa a Chlaimh , " by Bro . Sharp , S . M . 609 , and " Reel of Tulioch " by Bros . Capt . Peter Mitchell , D . M . ; Capt . Colin Mitchell , J . W . ; F . M'Donald , Archibald M'Culloch , 609 ; were special features of the harmony .

Third Annual Ball Of The Kensington Lodge, No. 1767.

THIRD ANNUAL BALL OF THE KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1767 .

The Kensington Lodge , No . 1767 , gave their third annual ball at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , on Friday evening , the 22 nd ult ., and the members of this lodge may be congratulated on the complete success which attended their efforts to contribute to the pleasure of their friends ,

whose numerous attendance testified their appreciation of the entertainment provided . By dispensation from H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the brethren were permitted to appear in Masonic clothing , wearing their jewels , which added much to the gaiety of the scene . Dancing was commenced at 9 o ' clock , and continued with spirit until half-past 12 , when the company adjourned

to the upper hall to partake of a most recherche supper , liberally provided and well served by the caterers , Mr . and Mrs . Linscott . The toast of "The Queen " was given from the chair , and Bro . CAMA , Past Grand Treasurer , proposed " The Health of the Master , Bro . A . J . Barclay . " The toast of "The Ladies " was then proposed , and

responded to on behalf of the ladies , in a few well-chosen but expressive words , by Capt . Hooper , R . N . Dancing was resumed until 4 o ' clock , when the company separated , expressing great delight at the pleasant evening they had spent . It was admitted by all that , delightful as the two previous balls had been , this one was the crowning success .

Amongst the numerous brethren and visitors present we noticed Bro . Barclay , the W . M ., Mr ., and the Misses Barclay ; Bro . Cama , Past Grand Treasurer , and Mrs . Cama ; Bro . C , A . Walter , P . M . ; and a numerous party , including Capt . Hooper , R . N . ; Mr . and Mrs . Dudsonj Mr . and Miss Lubbock , & c . j Bro . R . H . Williams , P . M ., and the Misses Williams and party ;

Bro . and Mrs . Norman ; Bro . and Miss Wiggins j Bro . and Mrs . Cockburn and party j Bro . Parkhouse , Mrs ., Miss , and Mr . Parkhouse ; Bro . and Mrs . English ; Bro , Clinch and Mrs . Tarring ; Bro . Neville , Mrs . Neville , and party ; Bros . W . and G . Neville and party , from

Bansteadj Bro . Barker , Treas ., and Miss Barker ; Bros , Oliver , Mackay , Reave , P . M ., Sec ; and many others . The thanks of the company are especialy due to Bros . W . H . P-Jeville and Wiggins for the effoits which they made as Stewards and M . C . 's to promote the pleasure and comfort of all present .

Annual Supper Of The Stability Lodge Of Instruction, No. 217.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE STABILITY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 217 .

The usual weekly meeeting of this ledge of instruction was held at Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons' Avenue , Coleman-street , E . C , on Friday evening , the 29 th ult . Amongst those present were Bros . B . B . Joy , W . M . j F . Green , S . W . j Wilton , J . VV . j VV . Woodthorpe , S . D . j VV . Hacker , J . D . ; J oy , I . G . ; E . Anderson , jun ., H .

Birdseye , S . Dyball , Wyndham , Hars , More , VV . R . Brooks , Upheld Green , White , Kemble , and VV . J . Charles . Visitors : Bros . Paine , 22 ; Elliot , 49 j and Flower , 1901 . The Iodge was opened in the First , Second , and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of raising worked . Lodge was then closed to the Second and First Degrees . The minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . It

was then proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . E . Anderson , jun ., for the able assistance he had rendered the lodge during the session . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper , at which Bro . H . Birdseye presided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly given and honoured ,

Annual Supper Of The Stability Lodge Of Instruction, No. 217.

Bro . BIRDSEYS then said that a very pleasing duty hid devolved upon him , viz ., to present to Bro . Anderson , on behalf of the members of the lodge of instruction , a silver cup , ( o mark in some slight manner their respect and esteem for him , and in recognition of the services he had rendered to the lodge . The cup , which had been fi'led with champagne , was

then passed round the table , and each brother in turn drank most heartily long life , health , and happiness to Bro . Anderson Bro . ANDERSON , who was most warmly received , after referring to the past history of the lodge ( dating back to September , 1 S 17 ) , and to Bro . Peter Thomson , Bro . Henry Zvluggeridge , and other eminent brethren who had been

connected with the lodge , thanked the brethren for the very handsome present they had made him that evening , and assured them that it had been , and always would be , a pleasure to him to render any assistance so far as in him lay to further Ihe interests of the lodge , and that the brethren might at all times rely on his hearty support and cooperation in that direction .

Bro . DYBALL then proposed "The Healtn of Bro . Birdseye , " who had been a member of the lodge for upwards of 25 years , and thanked him on behalf of the brethren for having presided over them on such an interesting occasion . The toast was most cordially received by the brethren , and duly replied to by Bro . BIRDSEYE . "The Health of Bro . Dyball" was then proposed by

Bro . ANDERSON , who referred to the assistance which Bro . Dyball had always most heartily and readily accorded to him at all times in carrying on the Iodge . Bro . DYBALL having replied to the toast , Bro . BIRDSEYE then proposed " Prosperity to the lodges which adhered to the Stability working , " and coupled with the toast the names of Bro . W . Brooks ,

W . M . 22 j and Upheld Green , W . M . 715 ; who duly replied . The toast of " The Visitors , " which was responded to by Bros . PAINE , ELLIOT , and FLOWER , brought a very pleasant and agreeable evening to a close . During the evening some very good songs were sung by

Bros . Birdseye , Brooks , Green , and Charles . The cup , which was a large and handsomely-chased twohandled one , with cover , bore the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . Eustace Anderson , jun ., by the brethren of the Stability Lodge of Instruction , as a mark of respect and esteem , and in recognition of his services as Secretary and Preceptor . March , 1 SS 9 . "

The Fourth Annual Ball Of The Chiswick Lodge, No. 2012.

THE FOURTH ANNUAL BALL OF THE CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 .

The fourth annual ball in connection with the above lodge was held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Tuesday , the 19 th ult ., and proved one of the most successful yet held in connection with the lodge , there being upwards of 150 ladies and gentlemen present . The gymnasium , in which the ball was held for the first time ,

was gaily decorated with nigs and upwards of 300 large palms and plants . This , with the attractive dresses of the ladies and the regalia of the brethren , formed a pretty sight . Thanks are due to Bro . Brill for the excellent condition of the floor , and great praise to the Committee , Bros . Alfred Skinner , Ritchie , Sales , and CoHingham , for the

energetic way they worked to make the ball such a success . Bro . Gardner , P . M ., acted as Honorary Secretary , and from what we hear will have a nice balance to hand over to the \ odge , which , by-the-by , owes much to Bro . Gardner , who was one of the founders and Masters . Though the lodge is only five years old , it has upwards of So members , Bro . the Right Hon . Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., being

the present Master . The supper was all that could be desired , and there were plenty of light refreshments during the evening . The Committee desire us to express their special thanks for the way Bro . Brill catered for the ball . Williams' quadrille band was in attendance , and was all that could be desired . At the supper , Bro . George Gardner was chairman , and

Bro . Alfred Skinner vice-chairman . The only toasts proposed were " The Queen and Craft , " " The Chiswick Lodge , " and last , not least , " The Ladies , " which was ably responded to by Mr . BUSH . Dancing commenced at nine p . m ., and the last dance was not over till five a . m ., thus ending one of the most

pleasant and most successful balls given by the Chiswick Lodge . Mr . H . Billett very ably acted as M . C , with the assistance of the Committee as Stewards . We understand the Committee intend giving ; a river paity this year instead of a garden party , as in former years .

District Grand Lodge Ethics.

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE ETHICS .

A foitnightago we promised to continue in the next issue the thread of our observations en certain matters connected with District administration . However , the tempttation to sing the praises of that excellent institution the Quatuor Coronati Lodge beguiled us for the time , and deferred the taking up of our parable until to-day . All things

come to him who waits , including a due conception of the requirements of District Grand Lodges . Now , we left off at the close of a deliverance on the manifest importance of your model D . G . M . putting himself en evidence by personal visitation . Now , we want to warn that ideal individual , in a friendly manner , about one mode of putting himself en evidence which must be with all possible caution

avoided , or a very volcano of mufilcd eruptions will reverberate under his fiet . He must especially beware of identifying himstlf in any way with any ens particular private lodge . And the same rule applies with equal force to his Deputy . Rank brings with it responsibilities as well as privileges , and in order to duly appreciate the one it is necessary to submit quietly to the other . One of the essentials of power is impjrtiality , and if a District Grand

Master and his Deputy do not entirely withdraw themselves from the internal economy of their private lodges , they cannot maintain the reputation for impartiality which is so essential to effectual control . They may administer the mest even handed justice , they may even , urged by over anxiety to appear fair , act in a directly hostile marner towards their own lodges , but still the " vox populi " is sure to accuse them of an unjust bias . The accu-

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Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER ( No . 72 ) . — The March meeting of this old chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the i- ) th uIt . The chapter was opened by the Principals , and the minutes of Ihe last regular meeting and the emergency meeting were read and confirmed . There being no business before the chapter , Ihe Lecture of the First Chair was given by Comp . E . Walker , P . Z . ; the Second

Lecture by Comp . Axford , H . ; and the Lecture of the Third Chair by Comp . H . Lovegrove , P . Z ., Scribe E . The other members present were Comps . L . S . Fountainp , M . E . Z-: A . Darch , J . j C . R . Williams , S . N . j VV . F . Bates , Prin . Soj . ; E . Lewcock , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; and N . Turner . The only visitor was Comp . F . W . Driver , P . Z . The members dined together at the close of the business .

DURHAM . —Concord Chapter ( No . 124 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., to install the three Principals and invest the other officers for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by Comps . J . F .

Hilhr , W . Lcgan , and the Rev . J . Lawson . Ihe following officers were appointed : Comps . W . Logan , Z . j Rev . J . Lawson , H . j Thos . Bell , J . ; G . W . Richardson , S . E . ; 'Ihos . Dunn . S . N . ; J . Todd , P . S . j Richardson Pelle , 1 st A . S . j Henry Palmer , 2 nd A . S . j J . Nutton , Org . ; S . Fenny , 'Treas . j and S . B . Grant , Janitor .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Kingstreet , Hammersmith . Present : Comps . G . Read , Preceptor and M . E . Z . ; J . Sims , H . ; W . C . Williams , J . ; J . Davies , P . S . ; F . Craggs , S . E . ; H . Purdue , S . N . ; and others . Trie chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last

convocation were read and conlirmed . The exaltation ceremony was rehearsed in an admirable manner . The by-laws were brought forward by the Committee , and having been read , were , after a little discussion , confirmed . Comp . Sims was duly elected M . E . Z . for the two meetings in April . " Hearty good wishes " were given , and the chapter was adjourned until Wednesday , the 10 th instant .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 29 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinstcr-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . Present : Comps . VV . H . Chalfont , S . N . 975 , M . E . Z . ; G . March , P . S . 733 , H . j J . Cruttenden , 779 , ) . ; J . T . Mickelbnrgh , P . Z . 834 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , M . E . Z . 890 , ' P . Sl 862 , S . E . ; VV . C . Williams , 7 . 733 , P . S . ; I . Smith , P . S .

890 , 1 st A . S . ; and M . Spiegel , 834 . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of Ihe last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Mickelbnrgh being candidate . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times . The officers were elected for the ensuing two weeks—Comp . March as M . E . Z . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1273 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 29 th ult ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , CamberweU . There were present Comps V . T . Murche , M . E . Z . ; Wingham , H . ; Neeld , P . Z ., J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . ; Woods , S . N . ; C . H . ' Stone , P . S . ; Addington , A . S . ; Eckersall , H . Martin , J . E . Latham , and Patrick . Comp . Allison was a visitor . The chapter was opened , and the minutes were read and

conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was ably rehearsed , Comp . Eckersall personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and Comp . Wingham was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting on the nth inst ., as Comp . Hilton , P . Z ., the popular Preceptor , will preside at the annual supper to-day ( Friday ) . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

PLYMOUTH . —Fortitude Lodge ( No . 66 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 25 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Princess-square , to instal Bro . Thomas Gray , S . W ., as the W . M . for the year ensuing . The Installing Officer was Bro . H , Langmead , P . M . 16 , P . P . G . Purst . Among the Board of Installed

masters were Bros , the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . G . Chap . Eng ., Prov . S . G . W ., 3 i ° j - -S . Jew , P . M . 66 , P . P . G . Treas . j John Gover , P . M . 66 , P . P . G . M . O . ; and James Gidley , P . M . 169 , P . G . Tyler . 1 n , 5 ofncers were invested as follows : Bros . G . Duncer , I . P . M . ; W . F . Westcott , S . W . ; John Hicks , J . W . ; H . F . Hearle , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., M . O . ; V . Bird , P . M ., P . G MO . Eng ., S . O . ; W . S . Hearder , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O ., J . O . j W . Whitley , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Chao . j L ! f TO P . M ., P . P . G . W ., R . M . ; S . Jew , P . M ., £ . P . G . M . O ., Treas . j J . B . Gover , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O ., PM J £ ' Whitley , P M - - - Sec - ' D- S . G . Bake p -A P P'G . S . B . Cornwall , J . D . j J . H . Keates , P . M ., fp ' f . D . C ; P . B . Clemens , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., PM ! i \ G- Keve"i . P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; E . Coppin , 1 •'" ., b . B . j and James Gidley , P . M ., P . G . Tyler , Tyler .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

VISIT OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL , 33

TO BRISTOL . Mr ! n f PJ , Council , 33 , represented by V . III . Bros , ontag ,, , bandeman , Brig .-Gen . Adair , and Col . Shadwell M-iInr r ' accompanied by 111 . Bros . F . Richardson and on thP , Q TU erf' 33 ° > visited the BaWwyn Chapter , Bristol , chanter nf ? . 7 , , nd , ook the opportunity of holding a on Br ' , Grand Llected K ' - 3 ° ° > conferring the Degree C Ai , L ^ h"oft - ' - Collins , P . N . Cooper , F R . Kice , ^ ' [ ^ , edes ' ™ nd Olive , VV . Proctor , and W . S ' Peter anrl ^ p , ^ hapter ; Dr" J' C' Maclean > of A - F W f S « r , - ul ChaPter j and Dr . E . S . Nunn and The ™ ' , WllIlam de Irwin Chapter . Lieut -Cof IV , ? re £ ent nl - Brcs - Lieut-Col . Bramble , de Ferried £ f Lyne p . G . M . Monmouthshire ; Baron hurst WH ' n ' n- HoD , fra >' ' - Barnes > E - B - Coltat > d manv n , i , „ A- ? ' Pl . ! P "arris , W . C Proctor , The rl distinguished brethren . man , « ° T ^ ° the 3 , ° ° Performed by Bro . Sandeefforts of Bro , P " " ° K ^ , . eetin & W 3 S ensured h * Bros . Pierrepont Hams and W . C Proctor , the

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

M . W . S . and Recorder of the chapter , as well as of the other officers and brethren generally . The meeting was saddened by the announcement of the death of III . Bro . W . Purnell on the previous day , a brother who was eminently useful to the Masonic Brotherhood at Bristol , who was much loved and respected by all who knew him . III . Bro . W . A . F . Powell , 33 ° , who had been

installed the day before the meeting as Prov . Grand Master of Bristol in the presence of some 400 brethren , was present , and received the hearty congratulations of all present on his preferment to the command of the province . The Bristol brethren can bo 3 st of a magnificent Masonic Hall , which is beautilully fitted , tastefully ornamented , and handsomely furnished .

Scotland.

Scotland .

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE GAEL LOD 3 E , No . 6 og , AT GLASGOW . The annual tatties an' hcrrin' supper of Lodge The Gael , No . 609 , took place recently in the Masonic Hall , 30 , Hope-stteet . There were present Bro . J . M'Clure , R . W . M ., supported by Bros . Capt . Peter Mitchell , D . M . ; John Sharp , S . M . ; R . M'Nair , R . VV . M . 4 ; J . Gordon ,

I . P . M . 4 ; R . Kennedy , R . W . M . 553 ; VV . Anderson , Anderson , R . W . M . 354 ; J . Leitch , I . P . M . 40 S ; John M'Innes , P . M . and D . M . 40 S ; James Lee , S . W . ; Capt . Colin Mitchell , J . W . ; and upwards of 150 members and visiting brethren . Alter supper , the harmony of the evening was commenced by Bro . A . M'Culloch singing "Mo run geal

dileas" ( My faithful fair one ) . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk and responded to . The following brethren , among o ' . hers , largely contributed to the musical part of the harmony—namely : Bros . James Housten ( Bailie Nicol Jarvie ) , 354 ; Capt , Peter Mitchell , D . M . C 09 ; W . Anderson , R . W . M . 354 ; J . Gordon , I . P . M . 4 ; Shorley , 4 ; M'Fie , S 7 ;

M'Donald , 609 ; Munro , 2 S 1 ; Gilmour , 571 j James Lee , S . W . 609 ; Brown , 354 j J . L . Gardner , 609 ; Mundee , 571 j and others . The sword dance , " Dannsa a Chlaimh , " by Bro . Sharp , S . M . 609 , and " Reel of Tulioch " by Bros . Capt . Peter Mitchell , D . M . ; Capt . Colin Mitchell , J . W . ; F . M'Donald , Archibald M'Culloch , 609 ; were special features of the harmony .

Third Annual Ball Of The Kensington Lodge, No. 1767.

THIRD ANNUAL BALL OF THE KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1767 .

The Kensington Lodge , No . 1767 , gave their third annual ball at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , on Friday evening , the 22 nd ult ., and the members of this lodge may be congratulated on the complete success which attended their efforts to contribute to the pleasure of their friends ,

whose numerous attendance testified their appreciation of the entertainment provided . By dispensation from H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the brethren were permitted to appear in Masonic clothing , wearing their jewels , which added much to the gaiety of the scene . Dancing was commenced at 9 o ' clock , and continued with spirit until half-past 12 , when the company adjourned

to the upper hall to partake of a most recherche supper , liberally provided and well served by the caterers , Mr . and Mrs . Linscott . The toast of "The Queen " was given from the chair , and Bro . CAMA , Past Grand Treasurer , proposed " The Health of the Master , Bro . A . J . Barclay . " The toast of "The Ladies " was then proposed , and

responded to on behalf of the ladies , in a few well-chosen but expressive words , by Capt . Hooper , R . N . Dancing was resumed until 4 o ' clock , when the company separated , expressing great delight at the pleasant evening they had spent . It was admitted by all that , delightful as the two previous balls had been , this one was the crowning success .

Amongst the numerous brethren and visitors present we noticed Bro . Barclay , the W . M ., Mr ., and the Misses Barclay ; Bro . Cama , Past Grand Treasurer , and Mrs . Cama ; Bro . C , A . Walter , P . M . ; and a numerous party , including Capt . Hooper , R . N . ; Mr . and Mrs . Dudsonj Mr . and Miss Lubbock , & c . j Bro . R . H . Williams , P . M ., and the Misses Williams and party ;

Bro . and Mrs . Norman ; Bro . and Miss Wiggins j Bro . and Mrs . Cockburn and party j Bro . Parkhouse , Mrs ., Miss , and Mr . Parkhouse ; Bro . and Mrs . English ; Bro , Clinch and Mrs . Tarring ; Bro . Neville , Mrs . Neville , and party ; Bros . W . and G . Neville and party , from

Bansteadj Bro . Barker , Treas ., and Miss Barker ; Bros , Oliver , Mackay , Reave , P . M ., Sec ; and many others . The thanks of the company are especialy due to Bros . W . H . P-Jeville and Wiggins for the effoits which they made as Stewards and M . C . 's to promote the pleasure and comfort of all present .

Annual Supper Of The Stability Lodge Of Instruction, No. 217.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE STABILITY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 217 .

The usual weekly meeeting of this ledge of instruction was held at Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons' Avenue , Coleman-street , E . C , on Friday evening , the 29 th ult . Amongst those present were Bros . B . B . Joy , W . M . j F . Green , S . W . j Wilton , J . VV . j VV . Woodthorpe , S . D . j VV . Hacker , J . D . ; J oy , I . G . ; E . Anderson , jun ., H .

Birdseye , S . Dyball , Wyndham , Hars , More , VV . R . Brooks , Upheld Green , White , Kemble , and VV . J . Charles . Visitors : Bros . Paine , 22 ; Elliot , 49 j and Flower , 1901 . The Iodge was opened in the First , Second , and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of raising worked . Lodge was then closed to the Second and First Degrees . The minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . It

was then proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . E . Anderson , jun ., for the able assistance he had rendered the lodge during the session . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper , at which Bro . H . Birdseye presided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly given and honoured ,

Annual Supper Of The Stability Lodge Of Instruction, No. 217.

Bro . BIRDSEYS then said that a very pleasing duty hid devolved upon him , viz ., to present to Bro . Anderson , on behalf of the members of the lodge of instruction , a silver cup , ( o mark in some slight manner their respect and esteem for him , and in recognition of the services he had rendered to the lodge . The cup , which had been fi'led with champagne , was

then passed round the table , and each brother in turn drank most heartily long life , health , and happiness to Bro . Anderson Bro . ANDERSON , who was most warmly received , after referring to the past history of the lodge ( dating back to September , 1 S 17 ) , and to Bro . Peter Thomson , Bro . Henry Zvluggeridge , and other eminent brethren who had been

connected with the lodge , thanked the brethren for the very handsome present they had made him that evening , and assured them that it had been , and always would be , a pleasure to him to render any assistance so far as in him lay to further Ihe interests of the lodge , and that the brethren might at all times rely on his hearty support and cooperation in that direction .

Bro . DYBALL then proposed "The Healtn of Bro . Birdseye , " who had been a member of the lodge for upwards of 25 years , and thanked him on behalf of the brethren for having presided over them on such an interesting occasion . The toast was most cordially received by the brethren , and duly replied to by Bro . BIRDSEYE . "The Health of Bro . Dyball" was then proposed by

Bro . ANDERSON , who referred to the assistance which Bro . Dyball had always most heartily and readily accorded to him at all times in carrying on the Iodge . Bro . DYBALL having replied to the toast , Bro . BIRDSEYE then proposed " Prosperity to the lodges which adhered to the Stability working , " and coupled with the toast the names of Bro . W . Brooks ,

W . M . 22 j and Upheld Green , W . M . 715 ; who duly replied . The toast of " The Visitors , " which was responded to by Bros . PAINE , ELLIOT , and FLOWER , brought a very pleasant and agreeable evening to a close . During the evening some very good songs were sung by

Bros . Birdseye , Brooks , Green , and Charles . The cup , which was a large and handsomely-chased twohandled one , with cover , bore the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . Eustace Anderson , jun ., by the brethren of the Stability Lodge of Instruction , as a mark of respect and esteem , and in recognition of his services as Secretary and Preceptor . March , 1 SS 9 . "

The Fourth Annual Ball Of The Chiswick Lodge, No. 2012.

THE FOURTH ANNUAL BALL OF THE CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 .

The fourth annual ball in connection with the above lodge was held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Tuesday , the 19 th ult ., and proved one of the most successful yet held in connection with the lodge , there being upwards of 150 ladies and gentlemen present . The gymnasium , in which the ball was held for the first time ,

was gaily decorated with nigs and upwards of 300 large palms and plants . This , with the attractive dresses of the ladies and the regalia of the brethren , formed a pretty sight . Thanks are due to Bro . Brill for the excellent condition of the floor , and great praise to the Committee , Bros . Alfred Skinner , Ritchie , Sales , and CoHingham , for the

energetic way they worked to make the ball such a success . Bro . Gardner , P . M ., acted as Honorary Secretary , and from what we hear will have a nice balance to hand over to the \ odge , which , by-the-by , owes much to Bro . Gardner , who was one of the founders and Masters . Though the lodge is only five years old , it has upwards of So members , Bro . the Right Hon . Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., being

the present Master . The supper was all that could be desired , and there were plenty of light refreshments during the evening . The Committee desire us to express their special thanks for the way Bro . Brill catered for the ball . Williams' quadrille band was in attendance , and was all that could be desired . At the supper , Bro . George Gardner was chairman , and

Bro . Alfred Skinner vice-chairman . The only toasts proposed were " The Queen and Craft , " " The Chiswick Lodge , " and last , not least , " The Ladies , " which was ably responded to by Mr . BUSH . Dancing commenced at nine p . m ., and the last dance was not over till five a . m ., thus ending one of the most

pleasant and most successful balls given by the Chiswick Lodge . Mr . H . Billett very ably acted as M . C , with the assistance of the Committee as Stewards . We understand the Committee intend giving ; a river paity this year instead of a garden party , as in former years .

District Grand Lodge Ethics.

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE ETHICS .

A foitnightago we promised to continue in the next issue the thread of our observations en certain matters connected with District administration . However , the tempttation to sing the praises of that excellent institution the Quatuor Coronati Lodge beguiled us for the time , and deferred the taking up of our parable until to-day . All things

come to him who waits , including a due conception of the requirements of District Grand Lodges . Now , we left off at the close of a deliverance on the manifest importance of your model D . G . M . putting himself en evidence by personal visitation . Now , we want to warn that ideal individual , in a friendly manner , about one mode of putting himself en evidence which must be with all possible caution

avoided , or a very volcano of mufilcd eruptions will reverberate under his fiet . He must especially beware of identifying himstlf in any way with any ens particular private lodge . And the same rule applies with equal force to his Deputy . Rank brings with it responsibilities as well as privileges , and in order to duly appreciate the one it is necessary to submit quietly to the other . One of the essentials of power is impjrtiality , and if a District Grand

Master and his Deputy do not entirely withdraw themselves from the internal economy of their private lodges , they cannot maintain the reputation for impartiality which is so essential to effectual control . They may administer the mest even handed justice , they may even , urged by over anxiety to appear fair , act in a directly hostile marner towards their own lodges , but still the " vox populi " is sure to accuse them of an unjust bias . The accu-

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