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f visitors included Bros . Allen , Cyril Searl , H . C Sidney , jj ! i ! e , Hanmcr , P . M . 1016 ; J . Banning , P . P . G . O . WestinorUnel anel Cumberland , and other-. Mr , Ellis Bramniall , jun ., was duly initiated , and Bro . Collinson raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . In the course of the alter banquet proceedings , Bro . John Atkinson , J . W ., was presented with an cxceetlingly valuable timepiece
pendant for watch guard , in the form of cross pens , anel a , i illuminated address ( along with a splendid suite of cwcll' -ry , with diamond setting , for Mrs . Atkinson ) , in recognition eif his admirable services as Secretary since tbe ' conseciation of Ihe Dramatic Lodge . The W . M . referred to the value of the services given by Bro .
Atkinson , so heartily and spontaneously , and the gifts ( subscribed for privalivtly by about sixty members of the lodge ) , were feelingly acknowledged by Bro . Atkinson . During the evening songs and rccitati . ins were given by Bros . L . Courtciiay , li . C . Sidney , D . Saunders , Allan , Scarle , Brammall , Webiter , Williams , and oth .-is .
KHYLL . —Caradoc Lodge ( No . 1674 ) . —A meeti „ . r of the above lodge was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., aAhtir own hall . There were present 13 ns . W . 11 . l- 'e . ulkes , W . M . j K . McEwcn , J . W . ; W . T . Girdlestoiie , Treas . ; II . S . St-cr , Sec ; K . W . Keating , J . D . ; E , Groantt , D . C . ; W . Hackfnrtli , I . G . ; G . D . Burdcl ' . Stewel . ; I . liayliss , Tyler ; Jas . Salmon , P . P . G . S . D . Cheshire , P . P .
G . j . W . Ninlli Wales and Shropshire-, P . M . ; J . Lean , T . II . ' Griffiths , T . Hughes , J . P . Lewis . It . Hughes , R . Roberts , S . E . Lloid , J . Wiigley , Organist . Visiters | . Biownley , 279 ; F . W . Jarman , OoG . The minutes of the la ; t meeting having been read and confirmed , the
ballot was taken for Bros . Bu . ekk-y Hughes , M . P ., D . P . G . M . North Waits and Shropshire , and C . H . Hanncr , 74 , as joining incmbciSj and they were unanimously elected . The ballot was taken fur Mr . P . P . Pratt , which was favourable . Messis . N . L . Clcrcs ( previously balloted for ) and P . P . Pratt were then duly initialed .
INSTRUCTION . LONDON MASONIC CLUB ( No . 5 8 ) . —A meeting ot this lodge of instruction was held on Friday , the 31 st ult ., at London Masonic Club , 101 , Queen Victoria-street , E . C . There were present Bros . Wells , W . M . ; Chapman , S . W . ; Joseph Langton , J . W . ; J . D . Langton , Sec . ; Hogg , Treas . ; J . D . Langton , S . D . ; Barnctt , J . D . ;
Gatland , I . G . ; J . S . Eraser , Preceptor ; and Williams , ' / 'he lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . J . D . Langlcn acting as candidate . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . vacated the chair , and Bro . Chapman I'ccupieil it instead , Bro . tiarmtt taking the
S . W . ' s chair . Bro . Williams being a candidate for the Third Degree answered the usual questions . The ledge was then opened in the Third Degree , and Bio . Williams was laiscd to the Degree of M . M . Tile W . M . rose for the first time . Bro . | . D . Langton proposed , Bro . Joseph
Laiigton sicondeel , and it was carried unanimously , " That Bro . W . Mackay . of the Asaph Lodge , Nei . 1319 , bi elected a memb-.-r of this lodge of instruction . " W . M . rose for the second time . Bro . Barnctt was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . W . M . rose for Ihe third time , and the lodge was closed .
SUNDERLAND . —Sunderland Lodge ( held under the warrant of the Phcenix Lodge , No . 97 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge of instruction was held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at 7 p . m . There were present Bros . R . Hudson , P . M . 1389 , Preceptor ; Kimnond , J . W . 80 , acting W . M . The minutes of last regular meeting were read and confirmed ,
and the lodge was opened anel closed in the I hree Degrees . The Second Degree was rehearsed by the acting W . M . in a Masonic manner . The Lecture on the First Tracing Boarel was given by Bro . M . Frampton , W . M . 94 , reflecting credit upon himself and the lodge . Bro . T . M . Watson , W . M . 97 , proposal Breis . Fairclough , Singleton ,
and Nasbetl as membcis of this lodge . Bre > . MeNatnara proposed "That the Three Sections be worked at next lodge , " which was seconded by Bro . Kinmond , acting W . M . No other business being before the meeting the lodge was closeel in due and solemn form . The brethren then retired to refreshment , when the usual Masonic toasts wire given , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
WHITEHAVEN—Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this flourishing chapter was held on Friday afternoon , the 31 st ult ., in the Freemasons' Hall , College-street . There were present Comps . LT . Henrv , P . G . S . N ., M . E . Z . ; W . B . Gibson , P . Z , P . P . G . J . ; E . ' Fearon , P . Z . ; W . Sandwith , P . Z . ; W . F . Lamonbj , P . P . G . Swd . Br ., Ii .
( Freemason ); E . Tyson , P . G . D . C , J . ; J . Rothery , S . E . ; and about iwcnty others . Comp . Jos . Nicholson , M . E . Z . Nicholson Chapter , No . 371 , Maiyport , was present as a visitor . The chapter having been opened , tlu minutes weie read and coiiliuiHil , idler which K . Comp . 'P . Dudgson , I ' . Z . aiiil Z . Furneiis Chapter , No .- 995 , Ulvcrstorr , P . P . G . D . C . West Lancashire , anil a member of No . 119 , took ( be chair as Instilling Principal , when the Three
Principals elect were duly inMallc I as follows : Comps . W . !•' . Lanioiiby , Z . ; E . Tyson , 11 . ; and T . Atkinson , J . The other officers in vested were : Comps . J . Rathery , S-E . ( rc-clcit-. d ) ; T . Dixon , S . N . ( re-elected ) ; J . M'KeKie , Treas . ( re . cU . cted ); G Dalrymple , P . S . ; C . H . Hodgson , 1 st A . S . ; F . Hodgson , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Cooper , Org . ; W . . lackscn and Ii . Clark , Stewards ; G . Fitzgerald , Janitor . The whole ceremony was performed by the Installing
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Principal with an impressiveness and elocutionary ability rarely heard , and Comp . Dodgson was awarded a cordial vote of thanks for his excessive kindness in Bttendirig , on the proposition of the First and Second Principals . A ter a brother of Lodge 872 , and another of Lodge 1 267 , had been proposed as candidates for exaltation , the chapter
was solemnly closed . Subsequently the companions had same light refreshment , the customary banquet having been dispensed with , on account cf charitable calls on the funds of the chapter . This is a worthy innovation , though we dare be bound some companions accepted the change with an ill grace . The usual toasts were duly honoured , and a couple of hours were pleasantly spent .
LEICESTER . —Chapter of Fortitude ( No . 279 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 23 rd ult . There were present Comps . J . T . Thorp , Z . ; J . W . Smith , Ii . ; Clement Stretton , P . Z ., as J . ; Robert Waite , P . Z . ; Geo . Toller , jun ., P . Z . ; Clement E . Stretton , E . ; T . Worthington , P . S . ; T . Coltman , Treas . ; the Rev . C H . Wood ,
John Ii . Thompson , L . P . Chamberlain ; J . H . Hale , P . S . 360 , and many others . The chapter having been opened in ancient form , Bros . John Koadknight , Edward Watson , Allied Chamberlin , and also James T ' anscr ( as a serving companion by dispensation ) were admitted a-iel
exalted to this Degree by the M . E . Z . Comps . William Kelly and George Toller , jun ., were reeltctcd as representatives upon the Freemasons' Hall Committee . The ordinary business being conclueled the chapter was closed . After supper the loyal and Royal Arch toasts followed in their usual order .
TUNIS . —Ancient Carthage Chapter ( No . 1717 ) . —The first regular meeting of this chapter after the summer recess took place on Saturday , the 25 th ult . The chapter was duly opened at 5 . 30 p . m ., and there were present E . Comps . A . M . Broadley , Z . ; Dr . Mugnaini , II . ; Baron Dr . Castellnuovo , J . ; J . H . Stevens , E . ; G . Pentecost , N . ; Professor V . C . Clement , Reg . ; Professor
Souiller , Interpreter ; Dr . Pcrini ( W . M . 1717 , E . C ) , P . S . ; G . B . Cassar , 1 st A . S . ; J . Barsotti , 2 nd A . S . ; Eymon , Janitor ; and others . After the ° confirmation of the minutes Comp . Thomas Fellowes Reade , P . D . D . G . M . Egypt , her Britannic Majesty ' s Agent Consul General at Tunis , was elected a joining member . E . Comp . Broadley , on behalf of himself and the other Principal ? , expressed a desire to retire from office , and a ballot for three
Principals was taken accordingly . Ihc ballot resulted as follows : Comps . T . F . Reade , P . M . 1068 , Z . ; A . Perini , M . D ., W . M . 1717 , Ii . ; J . E . L . Barker , C . E ., W . M . 1835 , J . A very cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the outgoing Principals , under whose rule the chapter has achieved a signal success . The M . E . Z . has exalted no less than thirty-lour M . M . ' s to the Sublime Degree since the chapter was consecrated on the 26 th June , 1878 . The chapter then adjourned .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
WHITEHAVEN—Fletcher Lodge ( eVo 213 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was h-. ld in the Freemasons' Hall , College-street , on Friday , the 31 st ult . Though constituted about eighteen months ago , from various causes very few meetings have been held , and the opportunity was seized to infuse a little mere vitality by summoning the loelgc the same afternoon as Sun , Square ,
and Compasses Chapter , No . 119 , held its annual convocation . The meeting was a thorough success , a number of visiting brethren being present from other loelges in the province , including Bros . fos . Nicholson , P . M . 1 51 , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . Dalrymple , P . M . 2 ( 6 , P . G . J . D . ; J . Harper , P . M . 216 , P . G . Swd . Br . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 229 , P . P . G . A . D . C . ( Freemason ) , and others . The lodge was
openeel by L ' ro . Dr . Henry , W . M ., assisted by the following officers : —Bros . W . B . Gibson , S . W . ; E . Clark , 216 , as J . W . ; W . White , M . O . ; T . C . Robinson , S . O . 229 , as S . O . ; J . J . Robinson , 216 , as J . O . ; E . Tyson , Sec . and Treas . ; II . Peacock , J . O . 2 : 9 , as S . D . ; J . Wilson , I . G . After the minutes were read and confirmed , ballots were taken for Bros . J . M'Kelrie , P . M . 119 ; W . Holloway , 119 ;
and Geo . Fitzgerald , 119 , as candidates for advancement , and they were accepted , as also Bto . Geo . Sparrow , True Blue Lodge , No . 935 , Wexford , Ireland , as a joining member . Two of the three brethren elected being in attendance , Bro . Dalrymple , W . M . 21 G , was invited to take the chair , and he , with the assistance of Bro . Lamonby , P . M . 229 , advanced the candidates to the Honourable D . grce ,
the other officers performing their respective duties to perfection . The W . M . then lesumed Ihe chair , and the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler was proceeded with . Bro . Dr . Henry was unanimously re-elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro . Tyson , Treas . ; and Bro . Fitzgerald ,
Tyler . Bro . Dalrymple was proposed as a joining member , and the lodge was then closed . There is no doubt that Fletcher Lodge will now go en flourishing , for it shows what good can be effected by members of prosperous lodges coming forward to lend a helping hand to a struggling organisation .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
SOUTHPORT . — Do Lacy Encampment ( No . 95 ) . —The annual installation ceremony of Knights Templar enrolled undir the banner of the De Lacy Encampment in this town , and under the Eminent Commandeiship of Sir Knight J . W . J . Fowler , P . E . C of the William de li More Encampment , and P . Prov . 1 st Grand Captain , was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Nevill-strect , 0 . 1 Tuesday , the 21 st ult . There was a good muster of sivorifi ) the occasion , amongst those present being
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Sir Knights Clement R . N . Bcswicke-Royds , Very Eminent Prov . Grand Commander , and Henry Thomas , Prov . Grand Chancellor , of the County Palatine of Lancaster Sir Knight U . R . W . Bcswicke-Royds , according to ancient custom , installed Sir Knight J . H . T . Cottier as Eminent Commander for the ensuing year . The newly-installed Commander then proceeded to appoint and invest his
officers , who were as follows : Sir Knights J . IV . J . Fowler , P . E . C ; Rev . C . S . Hope , Prelate ; John Sutton , Constable ; Wm . Taylor , Marshal ; Wm . Dodd , Treas . ; Dr . G . B . Baker , Sub-Marshal ; T . S . Cory , Captain of Lines ; W . H . Johnson , Registrar ; John Barratt , 1 st Standard Bearer ; Ralph Heap , 2 nd Standard Bearer
J . Ii . Welsby , ist Herald ; J . C . Seidenstricker , 2 nd Herald ; John Barratt , Almoner ; George Rockliff , Equerry . After the usual business of the encampment , the Sir Knights ail journal to the Victoria Hotel to partake of a sumptuous repast , provided by Sir Knight J . C Seidenstricker , which was duly honoured and appreciated .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
PREMIER CONCLAVE . —An emergency convocation of this old and popular conclave was IwW on the 30 II ] ult . at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Gluten-street , under the presidency of Sir Knight T . Kingston , M . P . S . ; Sir Knight Nunn , P . G . V ., & c . ; Sir Knights Woodman , G . R . ; Levander , Grand Treas ., Recorder ; Marsh , P . S . ; Cubitt , P . S . ; Shirley , T . Massa ,- Prefect ; Lctchworth ,
Peek , Moses , T . C . Walls , A . D . C . ( Freemason ) ; Gilbert and Harrison , S-ritincls . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . William Kingston , District Grand Master of Malta , and Henry Blake , Lodge 213 , Norwich , and it proving unanimous , those brethren were duly installed as Knights Red Cross by the M . P . S . The higher grades of the Order were then conferred upon those Sir Knights , together with
Sir Knight Moses , the ceremonies being pirformed by Sir Knight Levander . The conclave was slio t ' y afterwards dissolved , anel the Sir Knights partook of an excellent banquet . It being only an emergency meeting , the alter proceedings were shorn of their customary long array of
toasts . " The Health of the Newly-li . stalled Sir Knights " was , however , warmly proposed by the M . P . S ., and having been heartily received , it was acknowledged by Sir Knights Kingston and Blake in well expressed ttrms . " The M . P . S . " followed , and having been briefly responded to , the proceedings terminated .
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ROYAL OSCAR LODGE AND TEMPLE ( No . 9 ) . —A meiting of this flourishing lodge and temp ' e was held at the Bee Hive . Hotel , Mount Pleasant , Liverpjol , on the 22 nd ult ., at which the following officers and other brethren were pics-. nt : Bros . W . T . Miv , W . M . ; Thrmas Clark , l . P . M . ; Thomas Robert ? , S . W . ; W , Brackenbury , J . W . ; II . Burrows , S . D . ; J . H . Hall , J . D . ;
R . Pearson , Treas . ; J . Sedeion , ] . Sampson , C . Furncss , II . Horspocl , and C . Jacobs . The visitors were Bros . Major George Turner , P . M ., Prov . G . M . ; Reginald Young , P . M . No . ( , ; and W . J . Thompson , P . M . After the ordinary busirie-ss the temple was solemnly opened on the Third ( Sixth ) Degree , and having been duly closed , the loelgc resumed , anel the following brethren were
unanimously elected lo serve as officers during the ensuing year : Bros . Thomas Roberts , W . M . ; W . Brackenbury , S . W . ; H . Burrows , J . W . ; Major George Turner , P . M ., Prov . G . M ., Treas . ; W . J . Thompson , P . M ., Chaplain ; Reginald Voung , P . M ., Mas ' . er of Ceremonies ; Charles Jacobs , Secretary ; J . H . Hall , S . D . ; C . Furncss , J . D . ;
J . Sceldon , Registrar ; J . Sampson , S . B . ; and H . Horspool , P . Other business having been transacted , the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous repast , at which the usual toasts were proposed and rcsponeled to , anil a very pleasant evening was spent to Ihc entire satisfaction of the brethren .
Consecration Of The Panmure Lodge Of Royal Ark Mariners.
CONSECRATION OF THE PANMURE LODGE OF ROYAL ARK MARINERS .
The consecration of this new 1 > dge of Royal Aik Mariners took place on Monday last at the Balliam Hotel , Balham . The Panmure Mark Lodge was opened at five o'clock by the W . M ., Bro . C . Pulman , P . G . Steward , P . M ., supported by Bros . Gibson , S . W . ; Ackland , J . W . ;
Mitchell , M . O . ; Baldwin , J . O . ; Lilley , P . M ., Treas . ; Gunner , Sic . ; Whittaker , I . G . ; Steedman , Tyler ; Hawkins , and Vincent ; with visitors : Bros . H . Lovegrove , Prov . G . S . of W ., and Hayes , J . D . 198 . After the transaction of some rculine business the . lodge was clostd . A lodge of Royal Ark Mariners was then opened , with
Bros . Poore , as N . ; Lovegrove , as P . N . ; Mitchell , as J . ; Gibson , as S , ; Baldwin , as D . ; anel Hayes , as G ., when BreS . Ackland , W . Poore , Whittaker , Steedman , Lilley , Hawkins , Gunner , and Vincent were duly elevated . The chair was then assumed by Bro . D . M . Dewar , who gave the usual address , and Bro . Pooie having presented Bro . Pulman as W . C . N , designate , a Board of Installed Commanders was formed by Bros . Dewar , Poore , and
Lovegrove , and Bro . Pulman was installed in ancient fur III . The customary salutes were given , and the officers invested as follows : Bros . Gibson , J . ; Mitchell , S . ; Lilley , Treas . ; Hawkins , Sec ; Ackland , S . D . ; Vincent , J . D . Gunner , G . ; and Stecdiiian , Waiden . At Ibi completion of Hie business Ihe brethren adjourned to refreshment , which was strved in Bro . Lilley ' s usual excellent style . WORDSWORTH ' S "COCA FILLS" Hie succcssfu remedy for sleeplessness , neuralgia , and Hay fever , at . per box , 'jHomce pathic Chemist , 6 , Sloanc-strcet , London ,
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f visitors included Bros . Allen , Cyril Searl , H . C Sidney , jj ! i ! e , Hanmcr , P . M . 1016 ; J . Banning , P . P . G . O . WestinorUnel anel Cumberland , and other-. Mr , Ellis Bramniall , jun ., was duly initiated , and Bro . Collinson raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . In the course of the alter banquet proceedings , Bro . John Atkinson , J . W ., was presented with an cxceetlingly valuable timepiece
pendant for watch guard , in the form of cross pens , anel a , i illuminated address ( along with a splendid suite of cwcll' -ry , with diamond setting , for Mrs . Atkinson ) , in recognition eif his admirable services as Secretary since tbe ' conseciation of Ihe Dramatic Lodge . The W . M . referred to the value of the services given by Bro .
Atkinson , so heartily and spontaneously , and the gifts ( subscribed for privalivtly by about sixty members of the lodge ) , were feelingly acknowledged by Bro . Atkinson . During the evening songs and rccitati . ins were given by Bros . L . Courtciiay , li . C . Sidney , D . Saunders , Allan , Scarle , Brammall , Webiter , Williams , and oth .-is .
KHYLL . —Caradoc Lodge ( No . 1674 ) . —A meeti „ . r of the above lodge was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., aAhtir own hall . There were present 13 ns . W . 11 . l- 'e . ulkes , W . M . j K . McEwcn , J . W . ; W . T . Girdlestoiie , Treas . ; II . S . St-cr , Sec ; K . W . Keating , J . D . ; E , Groantt , D . C . ; W . Hackfnrtli , I . G . ; G . D . Burdcl ' . Stewel . ; I . liayliss , Tyler ; Jas . Salmon , P . P . G . S . D . Cheshire , P . P .
G . j . W . Ninlli Wales and Shropshire-, P . M . ; J . Lean , T . II . ' Griffiths , T . Hughes , J . P . Lewis . It . Hughes , R . Roberts , S . E . Lloid , J . Wiigley , Organist . Visiters | . Biownley , 279 ; F . W . Jarman , OoG . The minutes of the la ; t meeting having been read and confirmed , the
ballot was taken for Bros . Bu . ekk-y Hughes , M . P ., D . P . G . M . North Waits and Shropshire , and C . H . Hanncr , 74 , as joining incmbciSj and they were unanimously elected . The ballot was taken fur Mr . P . P . Pratt , which was favourable . Messis . N . L . Clcrcs ( previously balloted for ) and P . P . Pratt were then duly initialed .
INSTRUCTION . LONDON MASONIC CLUB ( No . 5 8 ) . —A meeting ot this lodge of instruction was held on Friday , the 31 st ult ., at London Masonic Club , 101 , Queen Victoria-street , E . C . There were present Bros . Wells , W . M . ; Chapman , S . W . ; Joseph Langton , J . W . ; J . D . Langton , Sec . ; Hogg , Treas . ; J . D . Langton , S . D . ; Barnctt , J . D . ;
Gatland , I . G . ; J . S . Eraser , Preceptor ; and Williams , ' / 'he lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . J . D . Langlcn acting as candidate . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . vacated the chair , and Bro . Chapman I'ccupieil it instead , Bro . tiarmtt taking the
S . W . ' s chair . Bro . Williams being a candidate for the Third Degree answered the usual questions . The ledge was then opened in the Third Degree , and Bio . Williams was laiscd to the Degree of M . M . Tile W . M . rose for the first time . Bro . | . D . Langton proposed , Bro . Joseph
Laiigton sicondeel , and it was carried unanimously , " That Bro . W . Mackay . of the Asaph Lodge , Nei . 1319 , bi elected a memb-.-r of this lodge of instruction . " W . M . rose for the second time . Bro . Barnctt was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . W . M . rose for Ihe third time , and the lodge was closed .
SUNDERLAND . —Sunderland Lodge ( held under the warrant of the Phcenix Lodge , No . 97 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge of instruction was held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at 7 p . m . There were present Bros . R . Hudson , P . M . 1389 , Preceptor ; Kimnond , J . W . 80 , acting W . M . The minutes of last regular meeting were read and confirmed ,
and the lodge was opened anel closed in the I hree Degrees . The Second Degree was rehearsed by the acting W . M . in a Masonic manner . The Lecture on the First Tracing Boarel was given by Bro . M . Frampton , W . M . 94 , reflecting credit upon himself and the lodge . Bro . T . M . Watson , W . M . 97 , proposal Breis . Fairclough , Singleton ,
and Nasbetl as membcis of this lodge . Bre > . MeNatnara proposed "That the Three Sections be worked at next lodge , " which was seconded by Bro . Kinmond , acting W . M . No other business being before the meeting the lodge was closeel in due and solemn form . The brethren then retired to refreshment , when the usual Masonic toasts wire given , and a very enjoyable evening was spent .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
WHITEHAVEN—Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this flourishing chapter was held on Friday afternoon , the 31 st ult ., in the Freemasons' Hall , College-street . There were present Comps . LT . Henrv , P . G . S . N ., M . E . Z . ; W . B . Gibson , P . Z , P . P . G . J . ; E . ' Fearon , P . Z . ; W . Sandwith , P . Z . ; W . F . Lamonbj , P . P . G . Swd . Br ., Ii .
( Freemason ); E . Tyson , P . G . D . C , J . ; J . Rothery , S . E . ; and about iwcnty others . Comp . Jos . Nicholson , M . E . Z . Nicholson Chapter , No . 371 , Maiyport , was present as a visitor . The chapter having been opened , tlu minutes weie read and coiiliuiHil , idler which K . Comp . 'P . Dudgson , I ' . Z . aiiil Z . Furneiis Chapter , No .- 995 , Ulvcrstorr , P . P . G . D . C . West Lancashire , anil a member of No . 119 , took ( be chair as Instilling Principal , when the Three
Principals elect were duly inMallc I as follows : Comps . W . !•' . Lanioiiby , Z . ; E . Tyson , 11 . ; and T . Atkinson , J . The other officers in vested were : Comps . J . Rathery , S-E . ( rc-clcit-. d ) ; T . Dixon , S . N . ( re-elected ) ; J . M'KeKie , Treas . ( re . cU . cted ); G Dalrymple , P . S . ; C . H . Hodgson , 1 st A . S . ; F . Hodgson , 2 nd A . S . ; J . Cooper , Org . ; W . . lackscn and Ii . Clark , Stewards ; G . Fitzgerald , Janitor . The whole ceremony was performed by the Installing
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Principal with an impressiveness and elocutionary ability rarely heard , and Comp . Dodgson was awarded a cordial vote of thanks for his excessive kindness in Bttendirig , on the proposition of the First and Second Principals . A ter a brother of Lodge 872 , and another of Lodge 1 267 , had been proposed as candidates for exaltation , the chapter
was solemnly closed . Subsequently the companions had same light refreshment , the customary banquet having been dispensed with , on account cf charitable calls on the funds of the chapter . This is a worthy innovation , though we dare be bound some companions accepted the change with an ill grace . The usual toasts were duly honoured , and a couple of hours were pleasantly spent .
LEICESTER . —Chapter of Fortitude ( No . 279 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 23 rd ult . There were present Comps . J . T . Thorp , Z . ; J . W . Smith , Ii . ; Clement Stretton , P . Z ., as J . ; Robert Waite , P . Z . ; Geo . Toller , jun ., P . Z . ; Clement E . Stretton , E . ; T . Worthington , P . S . ; T . Coltman , Treas . ; the Rev . C H . Wood ,
John Ii . Thompson , L . P . Chamberlain ; J . H . Hale , P . S . 360 , and many others . The chapter having been opened in ancient form , Bros . John Koadknight , Edward Watson , Allied Chamberlin , and also James T ' anscr ( as a serving companion by dispensation ) were admitted a-iel
exalted to this Degree by the M . E . Z . Comps . William Kelly and George Toller , jun ., were reeltctcd as representatives upon the Freemasons' Hall Committee . The ordinary business being conclueled the chapter was closed . After supper the loyal and Royal Arch toasts followed in their usual order .
TUNIS . —Ancient Carthage Chapter ( No . 1717 ) . —The first regular meeting of this chapter after the summer recess took place on Saturday , the 25 th ult . The chapter was duly opened at 5 . 30 p . m ., and there were present E . Comps . A . M . Broadley , Z . ; Dr . Mugnaini , II . ; Baron Dr . Castellnuovo , J . ; J . H . Stevens , E . ; G . Pentecost , N . ; Professor V . C . Clement , Reg . ; Professor
Souiller , Interpreter ; Dr . Pcrini ( W . M . 1717 , E . C ) , P . S . ; G . B . Cassar , 1 st A . S . ; J . Barsotti , 2 nd A . S . ; Eymon , Janitor ; and others . After the ° confirmation of the minutes Comp . Thomas Fellowes Reade , P . D . D . G . M . Egypt , her Britannic Majesty ' s Agent Consul General at Tunis , was elected a joining member . E . Comp . Broadley , on behalf of himself and the other Principal ? , expressed a desire to retire from office , and a ballot for three
Principals was taken accordingly . Ihc ballot resulted as follows : Comps . T . F . Reade , P . M . 1068 , Z . ; A . Perini , M . D ., W . M . 1717 , Ii . ; J . E . L . Barker , C . E ., W . M . 1835 , J . A very cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the outgoing Principals , under whose rule the chapter has achieved a signal success . The M . E . Z . has exalted no less than thirty-lour M . M . ' s to the Sublime Degree since the chapter was consecrated on the 26 th June , 1878 . The chapter then adjourned .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
WHITEHAVEN—Fletcher Lodge ( eVo 213 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was h-. ld in the Freemasons' Hall , College-street , on Friday , the 31 st ult . Though constituted about eighteen months ago , from various causes very few meetings have been held , and the opportunity was seized to infuse a little mere vitality by summoning the loelgc the same afternoon as Sun , Square ,
and Compasses Chapter , No . 119 , held its annual convocation . The meeting was a thorough success , a number of visiting brethren being present from other loelges in the province , including Bros . fos . Nicholson , P . M . 1 51 , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . Dalrymple , P . M . 2 ( 6 , P . G . J . D . ; J . Harper , P . M . 216 , P . G . Swd . Br . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 229 , P . P . G . A . D . C . ( Freemason ) , and others . The lodge was
openeel by L ' ro . Dr . Henry , W . M ., assisted by the following officers : —Bros . W . B . Gibson , S . W . ; E . Clark , 216 , as J . W . ; W . White , M . O . ; T . C . Robinson , S . O . 229 , as S . O . ; J . J . Robinson , 216 , as J . O . ; E . Tyson , Sec . and Treas . ; II . Peacock , J . O . 2 : 9 , as S . D . ; J . Wilson , I . G . After the minutes were read and confirmed , ballots were taken for Bros . J . M'Kelrie , P . M . 119 ; W . Holloway , 119 ;
and Geo . Fitzgerald , 119 , as candidates for advancement , and they were accepted , as also Bto . Geo . Sparrow , True Blue Lodge , No . 935 , Wexford , Ireland , as a joining member . Two of the three brethren elected being in attendance , Bro . Dalrymple , W . M . 21 G , was invited to take the chair , and he , with the assistance of Bro . Lamonby , P . M . 229 , advanced the candidates to the Honourable D . grce ,
the other officers performing their respective duties to perfection . The W . M . then lesumed Ihe chair , and the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler was proceeded with . Bro . Dr . Henry was unanimously re-elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro . Tyson , Treas . ; and Bro . Fitzgerald ,
Tyler . Bro . Dalrymple was proposed as a joining member , and the lodge was then closed . There is no doubt that Fletcher Lodge will now go en flourishing , for it shows what good can be effected by members of prosperous lodges coming forward to lend a helping hand to a struggling organisation .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
SOUTHPORT . — Do Lacy Encampment ( No . 95 ) . —The annual installation ceremony of Knights Templar enrolled undir the banner of the De Lacy Encampment in this town , and under the Eminent Commandeiship of Sir Knight J . W . J . Fowler , P . E . C of the William de li More Encampment , and P . Prov . 1 st Grand Captain , was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Nevill-strect , 0 . 1 Tuesday , the 21 st ult . There was a good muster of sivorifi ) the occasion , amongst those present being
Knights Templar.
Sir Knights Clement R . N . Bcswicke-Royds , Very Eminent Prov . Grand Commander , and Henry Thomas , Prov . Grand Chancellor , of the County Palatine of Lancaster Sir Knight U . R . W . Bcswicke-Royds , according to ancient custom , installed Sir Knight J . H . T . Cottier as Eminent Commander for the ensuing year . The newly-installed Commander then proceeded to appoint and invest his
officers , who were as follows : Sir Knights J . IV . J . Fowler , P . E . C ; Rev . C . S . Hope , Prelate ; John Sutton , Constable ; Wm . Taylor , Marshal ; Wm . Dodd , Treas . ; Dr . G . B . Baker , Sub-Marshal ; T . S . Cory , Captain of Lines ; W . H . Johnson , Registrar ; John Barratt , 1 st Standard Bearer ; Ralph Heap , 2 nd Standard Bearer
J . Ii . Welsby , ist Herald ; J . C . Seidenstricker , 2 nd Herald ; John Barratt , Almoner ; George Rockliff , Equerry . After the usual business of the encampment , the Sir Knights ail journal to the Victoria Hotel to partake of a sumptuous repast , provided by Sir Knight J . C Seidenstricker , which was duly honoured and appreciated .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
PREMIER CONCLAVE . —An emergency convocation of this old and popular conclave was IwW on the 30 II ] ult . at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Gluten-street , under the presidency of Sir Knight T . Kingston , M . P . S . ; Sir Knight Nunn , P . G . V ., & c . ; Sir Knights Woodman , G . R . ; Levander , Grand Treas ., Recorder ; Marsh , P . S . ; Cubitt , P . S . ; Shirley , T . Massa ,- Prefect ; Lctchworth ,
Peek , Moses , T . C . Walls , A . D . C . ( Freemason ) ; Gilbert and Harrison , S-ritincls . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . William Kingston , District Grand Master of Malta , and Henry Blake , Lodge 213 , Norwich , and it proving unanimous , those brethren were duly installed as Knights Red Cross by the M . P . S . The higher grades of the Order were then conferred upon those Sir Knights , together with
Sir Knight Moses , the ceremonies being pirformed by Sir Knight Levander . The conclave was slio t ' y afterwards dissolved , anel the Sir Knights partook of an excellent banquet . It being only an emergency meeting , the alter proceedings were shorn of their customary long array of
toasts . " The Health of the Newly-li . stalled Sir Knights " was , however , warmly proposed by the M . P . S ., and having been heartily received , it was acknowledged by Sir Knights Kingston and Blake in well expressed ttrms . " The M . P . S . " followed , and having been briefly responded to , the proceedings terminated .
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ROYAL OSCAR LODGE AND TEMPLE ( No . 9 ) . —A meiting of this flourishing lodge and temp ' e was held at the Bee Hive . Hotel , Mount Pleasant , Liverpjol , on the 22 nd ult ., at which the following officers and other brethren were pics-. nt : Bros . W . T . Miv , W . M . ; Thrmas Clark , l . P . M . ; Thomas Robert ? , S . W . ; W , Brackenbury , J . W . ; II . Burrows , S . D . ; J . H . Hall , J . D . ;
R . Pearson , Treas . ; J . Sedeion , ] . Sampson , C . Furncss , II . Horspocl , and C . Jacobs . The visitors were Bros . Major George Turner , P . M ., Prov . G . M . ; Reginald Young , P . M . No . ( , ; and W . J . Thompson , P . M . After the ordinary busirie-ss the temple was solemnly opened on the Third ( Sixth ) Degree , and having been duly closed , the loelgc resumed , anel the following brethren were
unanimously elected lo serve as officers during the ensuing year : Bros . Thomas Roberts , W . M . ; W . Brackenbury , S . W . ; H . Burrows , J . W . ; Major George Turner , P . M ., Prov . G . M ., Treas . ; W . J . Thompson , P . M ., Chaplain ; Reginald Voung , P . M ., Mas ' . er of Ceremonies ; Charles Jacobs , Secretary ; J . H . Hall , S . D . ; C . Furncss , J . D . ;
J . Sceldon , Registrar ; J . Sampson , S . B . ; and H . Horspool , P . Other business having been transacted , the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous repast , at which the usual toasts were proposed and rcsponeled to , anil a very pleasant evening was spent to Ihc entire satisfaction of the brethren .
Consecration Of The Panmure Lodge Of Royal Ark Mariners.
CONSECRATION OF THE PANMURE LODGE OF ROYAL ARK MARINERS .
The consecration of this new 1 > dge of Royal Aik Mariners took place on Monday last at the Balliam Hotel , Balham . The Panmure Mark Lodge was opened at five o'clock by the W . M ., Bro . C . Pulman , P . G . Steward , P . M ., supported by Bros . Gibson , S . W . ; Ackland , J . W . ;
Mitchell , M . O . ; Baldwin , J . O . ; Lilley , P . M ., Treas . ; Gunner , Sic . ; Whittaker , I . G . ; Steedman , Tyler ; Hawkins , and Vincent ; with visitors : Bros . H . Lovegrove , Prov . G . S . of W ., and Hayes , J . D . 198 . After the transaction of some rculine business the . lodge was clostd . A lodge of Royal Ark Mariners was then opened , with
Bros . Poore , as N . ; Lovegrove , as P . N . ; Mitchell , as J . ; Gibson , as S , ; Baldwin , as D . ; anel Hayes , as G ., when BreS . Ackland , W . Poore , Whittaker , Steedman , Lilley , Hawkins , Gunner , and Vincent were duly elevated . The chair was then assumed by Bro . D . M . Dewar , who gave the usual address , and Bro . Pooie having presented Bro . Pulman as W . C . N , designate , a Board of Installed Commanders was formed by Bros . Dewar , Poore , and
Lovegrove , and Bro . Pulman was installed in ancient fur III . The customary salutes were given , and the officers invested as follows : Bros . Gibson , J . ; Mitchell , S . ; Lilley , Treas . ; Hawkins , Sec ; Ackland , S . D . ; Vincent , J . D . Gunner , G . ; and Stecdiiian , Waiden . At Ibi completion of Hie business Ihe brethren adjourned to refreshment , which was strved in Bro . Lilley ' s usual excellent style . WORDSWORTH ' S "COCA FILLS" Hie succcssfu remedy for sleeplessness , neuralgia , and Hay fever , at . per box , 'jHomce pathic Chemist , 6 , Sloanc-strcet , London ,