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    Article Mark Masonry. Page 1 of 1
    Article Royal Ark Mariners. Page 1 of 1
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Provincial Meetings.

TEDDINGTON . Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1 793 ) - - A meeting of this loelge svas held at the Clarence Hotel , on Wednesday , the 2 Sth tilt . Among those present svere Bro * . B . Miiller , W . M . . * F . (" randier , P . M . 16 5 G . S . W . ; J . Barns , LG ., as | . VV . ; K * . W . Force . P . M , P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; C . VV . Warner , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; W .

Smith , J . D . ; T . Middlesvick , D . C ; C . J . Packington , Org . ; Capt . T . C Walk , P . M ., P . P . G . W " ., G . Std . Br ., and C . Hall , Stsvds . ; J . Finch . P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . R . Barns , P . M . and ' W . Middlesvick , P . M . Bros . VV P . Barnshall , W . M . 25 , and II . Watling , 455 , svere visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confumed . The ballot svas taken on behalf Mr . Albert

Williams , and it proved to be unanimous , but he svas unavoidably prevented from attending . Bro . Herbert James Thompson svas passed to the Second Degree , the ceremony being svell performed . Apologies for nonattendance were received from Bros . J . E . Rullle , J . W . ; VV . 11 . Windeatt , I . P . M . j J . Piller , P . M . ; C . Stevens , P . M ., and others .

Th ; iodge svas then closed svhen refreshment follosved labour . Bro . R . VV . Forge , P . P . G . D . C , responded on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officer ** . " Bro . VV . Middlesvick , P . M ., in proposing "The Health ol the W . M ., " spoke in high terms of his working and of his genial character . The VV . M ., in reply , said that not being an Englishman born , he found it difficult to thoroughly master the beautiful

ritual of the Craft . However , he trusted the brethren would excuse his little shortcomings . 1 le svas proud of being VV . M . of so happy a lodge as No . 1 793 . Olher toasts follosved in due course . A most entettaining programme ot instrumental and vocal harmony svas canied out under the direction of the Organist , Bro . Packington . Bros , 1 * :. Hall , VV . Middlewick , E . VV . Warren , T . Middlesvick . and II . J . Thompson particularly distinguished themselves .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

GA TESHEAD-ON- ' I YNE . Industry Lodge ( No . 293 ) . —There svas an excellent attendance at the last regular meeting of the present year , held on Monday , the 3 id inst . Amongst others there sveie present : Breis . T . R . Short , W . M . ; | . A . Armstrong , I . P . M . j VV . Brown , P . M ., D . C . ; Robert Whitfield , P . M . ; W . F . Cannon , P . M .. Treas . ; T . R .

lobson , S . W . ; A . Dodds , | . W . ; C P . Laidler , M . O . ; VV . Stafford , S . O .: H . lackson , j . O . ; VV . | . J obson , P . M ., as Sec ; lames Shasv , ao S . D . ; W . llnlzappel , | . l ) . j VV . Douglass , I . G . j R . Ferry , Org . ; T . Douglass , Stsvd . j ] . Appleyard , as Tyler j T . Chegsvidden , R . Ilariison , ' | . Lightbrosvn , C . W . Hodgson , | . B . McKenzie , | . 11 . Elliott , G . E . Macarthy , W . M . J lames Shaw ,

S . VV . ; lohn Usher , P . M . ; W . M . Lyons , P . M . ; K R , Turnbuli ; W . 'I ' . Hall , W . M ., all of N . and B . Lodge j S . Coales , 4 6 3 j and others . After the preliminary business , Bros . George Graham and VVm . E . Peacock , pteviously balloted fur , svere advanced to the honourably Degree by the VV . M ., svho also gave the

charges incidental to the ceremony . Bro . T . R . Jobson , S . VV ., svas unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing year , the Treasurer , liro . VV . F . Cannon , svas re-elected , and the Finance Committee appointed . There svas also a candidate proposed . The lodge svas duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment board .

STOCK PORT . Benevolent Lodge ( Nej . 68 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge svas held at Ihe White Lion Hotel , on Tuesday , 27 II 1 ult . The formal business of the lodge having been disposed of , the VV . M . elect , Bro . H . G . Small , P . G . D . C . Cheshire , svas presented to the Installing Master , Bro . William Cartsviight , P . P . G . I . W ., by Bro .

J . Marshall , P . M .. 58 , W . M . 130 , P . P . G . S . B . West Yorks . The ceiemuny of installation svas then performed by Bro . Catrsvright in a most impressive manner , and at its conclusion the VV . M . invested his e . llice-rs as follows : Bros . T . VV . Markland , P . P . G . Reg ., S . W . ; | . R . K . Jeffrey , P . G . S . B ., J . W . j Henrv Lomas , P . G . S . W . " M . O . j L . J agger , S . O . j P . D . If-yer . I . O . ; H . Posvell Jones , P . G . S . B ., Sec : VV .

Cattsvtight , P . P . G . J . W ., lreas . ; George Brosvn , S . D . ; Flower . J . D . . * W . licuine , I . G . j and J . Clarke , Tyler . Bro . Maishall then gave thu addresses to the VV . M ., Waidens , and bielhien in his usual tluquent and impressive manner . It svas proposed by Hro . James Cookson , P . M ., sect tided by Bio . Cartwiighl , P . M ., andsuppuiteelby seveial bielhieii , "that Bro . Lieut .-Col . Wilkinson , P . M ., be placed on the privilege subsetiptiein list as and from

November , i . Sv , ' , "—canied unanimously . 1 his being Ihe svhole of the business , the loelue svas closed . Ihe ban-net svas presided over by the W . M ., Bro . II . G . Small . The usual loyal and Masonic tnasls were submitted and duly honoured , and a hearty vole o ( thanks svas accertdid to Bri' . John Maishall fui the assistance he had rendetcd duiirg the evening .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 23 S ) . A meeting ol this council svas held at Anderton ' s I lotel , Fleel-s ' icel , on ihe 211 th ult . Anion / those in attendance sverc Bros . F . VV . Driver , M . A ., 1 P . VV . CN ., in the chair ; I .. VV . Harvey , | . ; Kev . R . C . Fillir . gliam , M . A ,, S . fl ., as S . j Cant . Walls , P . W . C . N ., P . G . C , Scribe j and Godilarel , Waidcr . Ihe minutes of the last meeting svere read and

contitincd . Ciiiiiiiuiiiicaliims regretting inability to attend svere itceived ficiin Bios . Ilcliovd , VV . CN . ; Fiedeiick Giaves , S . j N . Pit . wer , M . A ., P . W . C . N ., Tieas . j and otheis . There being no other business to transact , the council svas closed . The members dined svith the brethien of the I'rince Leopold Mark Lodge , under the presidency of Bro . L . W . Harvey .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

l'liOVINCIAL I'lilOHY Of DliVONSlllllK . A meeting of the Provincial Priory of the Order of St . John of Jerusalem , Palestine , Rhodes , and Malta svas held at the Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth , on the 23 rd ult ., under the banner of the Royal Veterans Priory , for the purpose of conferring , the Degree of Knight Hospitaller of the Order on such Knights of

the Temple that presented themselves . They svere Sir Knights Grey , Skipsvith , A . Roberts , and J . Clift , ol Royal Veterans Encampment , and Sir Knig ht A . W . King , Royal Brunssvick Preceptory . The ceremony svas a very impressive one , and svas ably conducted by the follosving officers : V . E . Sir Knight Rev . Dr . Lemon , Prior ; E . Sir Knights J . R . Lord , Captain-General ; E . C . Clemens ,

Lieutenant-General ; F . E . Remfry , First Lieutenant ; J . Austin , Second Lieutenant ; E . A . Davies , Prelate ; H . Stocker , Chancellor ; J . B . Gover , Marshal ; J . Kinto-Bond , Marshal ; W . H . Dillon , Treasurer ; J . Dunster , ville , Admiral ; J . H . Swanton , Hospitaller ; F . C Frost , Baliff ; A . Troul , Conservator ; J . R . Wilson , Tttrcopoller ; and J . Wallis , Captain of the Outpost . E . Sir Knig ht F . B . Wcstlake , Royal Veterans , and Sir Knig ht j . Gidley were also present .

Our Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters.

Our Portrait Gallery of Worshipful Masters .

BRO . R . HUDSON , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . G . S . Durham , W . M . 2497 , svas initiated in the Palatine Lodge , No . 97 . Sunderland , in March , 1862 . ln 1 S 6 3 , he joined in founding the Williamson Lodge , No . 949 , at Sunderland , and served as W . M . in 1 S 70 . ln 1871 , was one of the founders of the Fenwick Lodge , No . 1389 , at

Sunderland , and acted as Treasurer lor 11 years . In 1 SS 4 , svas one of the founders and first VV . M . of the Londonderry Lodge , No . 2039 , at Sunderland , and in 1894 , svas one of the founders and first W . M . of thc Carville Lodge , No . 2497 , Wallsend . In 1 S 70 , he svas appointed Prov . G . D . ol C . for the Province of Durham , and held that post till 1882 , svhen he received the collar of

Provincial Grand Secretary , an office he still holds . In ieSo ' 7 , brevet rank as P . G . S . B . England . In 186 3 , he svas exalted iu the Strict Benevolence Chapter , No . 197 , Sunderland , and in 186 7 joined the St . John ' s Chapter , No . 80 , at its formation , and served as Kirsl Principal in 1 S 75 and 1 S 77 , and is nosv the oldest member . In 1 S 78 , he svas one ol the founders and first

M . E . Z . of St . Helen ' s Chapter , No . 531 , Hartlepool , antl in 1881 , one of ihe lounders and lirst M . E . Z . of Si . Bodes Chapter , No . 1119 , Jarrosv-on-Tyne . In l 8 f \( , he svas appointed P . G . S . li . for Durham , an ollicc he still holds , and in 1887 , he received brevel rank as P . G . Std . Br . England . He svas advanced in 1871 to the Mark Degree , and served as W . M . of the Union

Lodge , No . 124 , iu 1885 , and is P . P . G . M . O . Northumberland and Durham . He is the present Secretary for the Durham Charities Association , and a member of the Correspondence Circle of the ( Juatuor Coronati Lodge since 1887 , and has served tsvu Stewardships to the Girls ' , anil one each to the Buys' and Benevolent Institutions .

'I ' , * 5 'iin I'KKI- ' . MANCK of "The New Boy" svill take place at the Vaudeville lheatre on Saturday night , the 15 th instant , on svhich occasion svill be produced a new and oiiginal one act play of exceptional interest , by 11 . M . Paull , entitled " Hal the Highwayman . " So many of the public repeat their visits to " 'llic Nesv Boy" that Mr .

Gro-sinitl ) lias decided lo give the eaily comers an opportunity ol seeing a new lirst piece every 100 th performance . These plays Mr . Grossmith selects himself and rehearses and stages svith the utmost care , believing that too little regard has hitherto been given to the merits and production of curtain raisers .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the Oth inst ., at the Victoria Tavern Gertrude-street , Chelsea . Present : Bros . Thomas , VV . M , ; Winsborrosv , S . VV . ; Marriott Matthesvs , J . W . j Carlstrom , Preceptorj StutJield , Sec ; Ivor Davis , S . D . j A . VV . Thompson , J . D . ; Ham , I . G . j Holland , P . M . j Saunders , P . M . j II . Thompsom , Lightfoot , Calfe , and Fayers . 1 he lodge svas opened in due form , and the minutes oi

the last meeting svere read and confirmed . The lod ge svas opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The ceremony of raising svas rehearsed , Bro . Calfe , svho had previously answered the usual questions aud been entrusted , being the candidate . The lodge svas resumed to the First Degree and called off and on . The loelge svas resumed to the Second Degree , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro ,

Lightfoot , svho had previously anssvered the usual questions and been entrusted , being thc candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time . Bro . Lightfoot svas elected a joining member of the lodge and the dues svere collected . The W . M . rose for the second t ' me , and Bro Winsborrosv was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge svas closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge svas held on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., when there svere present Bros . II . C . Parker , W . M . j A . Terry , S . W . ; J . Mason , J . W . j J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptorj J . Thom , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ,- George Hill , P . M ., Treas .,- W . E . Willby , P . M ., Sec . j Jackson , S . D . j W . Hoggins , J . D . A . Narten , I . G . ; Cizzio , Leather , Becdle , and Ba / . zi .

'Ihe lodge svas opened in due form , and the minutes uf the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ist Section of the Lecture svas svorked by Bro . Hoggins . Ihe ceremony of initiation svas rehearsed , Bro . Leather being the candidate . The 4 th Section svas worked by Bro . Thorn and the sth Section by Bro . J . Paul , Preceptor . The W . M . rose for the first time , svhen Bros . Leather and Beedle

svere elected joining members . The dues were then collected . At the second rising , Bro . A . Terry svas elected W . M . Ior thc ensuing sveek , and appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was recorded to Bro . H . C . Parker for his excellent svorking of the ceremonies of the chair Ior the lirst time . Alter the third rising , all Masonic business being ended , thc lodge svas closed .

HYDE PAI'K LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting of this lodge svas held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Prince of VVales Hotel , Eastbourne-terrace , Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , VV ., svhen there svere present Bros . M . Rosenberg , W . M . 1425 , W . M . j W . Chappie , P . M . 1425 , S . W . j Major E . Reed , J . W . j G . Read , G . S . B . England , Treas . and Preceptorj 11 . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . O . Essex , Sec . j T . M . Lamble , S . D . j R . 1 . Rogers , I . P . M .

733 , J . D . j G . Weaver , I . G . j II . Campbell , Stwd . j W . J . ferguson , P . M . 177 , Dep . Preceptorj W . Craig , P . M . 1425 j and D . F . Norrington . Visitors : Bros . R . Armstrong , 733 j R . Bench , 733 j VV . E . Collison , 160 S ; Charles Kiemaun , 511 ; and W . H . Faircloth , ' W . M . elect 733 . The lodge svas opened in due lorm , and the minutes of the last meeting werc read and confirmed . After the usual

preliminaries , the lodge svas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony ot passing svas rehearsed , Bro . Faircloth being candidate . The lodge svas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren , svorked the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture . The following brethren svere elected members : Bros . Faircloth , Armstrong , Bench , Collison , and Riemann , all of svhom acknosvledged the compliment . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge svas closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , there being present Bros . J . H . Whadcoat , W . M . ; W . Rapley , S . W . ; D . C . Ritchie , J . W . j VV . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptorj C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and j . Duncan , P . M ., Secs . j A . Cook , S . D . j Milton Smith , I . D . j R . P . Upton , I . G . j T . E . Williams , R . Eddie , " A . Wolter , P . M . j H . R .

Bower , A . Oliver , P . M . j VV . A . Goring , G . Gregory , P . M . j R . Loomes j and M . Tuck , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex . The lodge svas opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Ihe VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Cook , svhen Bro . Goring answered the questions leading tu thc Second Degree and retired . The lodge svas opened

in the Second Degree and the ceremony ot passing tcheatsed , Bro . Williams being the candidate . Bro . Whadcoat took the chair , and resumed the lodge in thc bust Degree . The ceremony of initiation svas rehearsed , Bro . Goring being the candidate . Bro . Rapley was elected W . M . for the ensuing sveek , and appointed the officeis in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CITADEL LODGE ( No . 1897 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the 30 th ult ., at the Farleigh I lotel , Amhurst-road , Stoke Newington . Present : Bros .. II . Willsmer , W . M . j T . Kebbell , S . W . j A . Rusby , J . W . j F . Dunstan , P . M ., Preceptor j A . Wyatt , acting Sec . j S . Crane , P . M ., S . D . j Von Holtorp ( Preceptor ) , J . D . j C . J . Robinson , I . G . and Org . j G . Clark , P . M . j Ditchman , W . Whittaker , Cole ,

G . Kebbell , Mason , R . Emery , Calley , and Lamigeon . The lodge svas opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Cole being the candidate . Bro . Ditchman answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Dunstan

svorked the ist Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . F . Kebbell svas elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was accorded thc VV . M . of the evening , it being the lirst occasion on svhich he had occupied the chair in this lotlge . Three new joining members were admitted , and the lodge svas closed .

STAR CIIAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of the above was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 30 th ult ., svhen there svere present : Comps . T . Grummant , M . E .-W Bendetti , H . j J . Pullen , J . j F . Hilton , A . G . D . C , Preceptorj Rice , acting S . H . j Lewis , S . S . ; Cornford , P . S . ; R . J . Voisey , Treas . ; Addington , Coombs , Cass ,

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Provincial Meetings.

TEDDINGTON . Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1 793 ) - - A meeting of this loelge svas held at the Clarence Hotel , on Wednesday , the 2 Sth tilt . Among those present svere Bro * . B . Miiller , W . M . . * F . (" randier , P . M . 16 5 G . S . W . ; J . Barns , LG ., as | . VV . ; K * . W . Force . P . M , P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; C . VV . Warner , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; W .

Smith , J . D . ; T . Middlesvick , D . C ; C . J . Packington , Org . ; Capt . T . C Walk , P . M ., P . P . G . W " ., G . Std . Br ., and C . Hall , Stsvds . ; J . Finch . P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . R . Barns , P . M . and ' W . Middlesvick , P . M . Bros . VV P . Barnshall , W . M . 25 , and II . Watling , 455 , svere visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confumed . The ballot svas taken on behalf Mr . Albert

Williams , and it proved to be unanimous , but he svas unavoidably prevented from attending . Bro . Herbert James Thompson svas passed to the Second Degree , the ceremony being svell performed . Apologies for nonattendance were received from Bros . J . E . Rullle , J . W . ; VV . 11 . Windeatt , I . P . M . j J . Piller , P . M . ; C . Stevens , P . M ., and others .

Th ; iodge svas then closed svhen refreshment follosved labour . Bro . R . VV . Forge , P . P . G . D . C , responded on behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officer ** . " Bro . VV . Middlesvick , P . M ., in proposing "The Health ol the W . M ., " spoke in high terms of his working and of his genial character . The VV . M ., in reply , said that not being an Englishman born , he found it difficult to thoroughly master the beautiful

ritual of the Craft . However , he trusted the brethren would excuse his little shortcomings . 1 le svas proud of being VV . M . of so happy a lodge as No . 1 793 . Olher toasts follosved in due course . A most entettaining programme ot instrumental and vocal harmony svas canied out under the direction of the Organist , Bro . Packington . Bros , 1 * :. Hall , VV . Middlewick , E . VV . Warren , T . Middlesvick . and II . J . Thompson particularly distinguished themselves .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

GA TESHEAD-ON- ' I YNE . Industry Lodge ( No . 293 ) . —There svas an excellent attendance at the last regular meeting of the present year , held on Monday , the 3 id inst . Amongst others there sveie present : Breis . T . R . Short , W . M . ; | . A . Armstrong , I . P . M . j VV . Brown , P . M ., D . C . ; Robert Whitfield , P . M . ; W . F . Cannon , P . M .. Treas . ; T . R .

lobson , S . W . ; A . Dodds , | . W . ; C P . Laidler , M . O . ; VV . Stafford , S . O .: H . lackson , j . O . ; VV . | . J obson , P . M ., as Sec ; lames Shasv , ao S . D . ; W . llnlzappel , | . l ) . j VV . Douglass , I . G . j R . Ferry , Org . ; T . Douglass , Stsvd . j ] . Appleyard , as Tyler j T . Chegsvidden , R . Ilariison , ' | . Lightbrosvn , C . W . Hodgson , | . B . McKenzie , | . 11 . Elliott , G . E . Macarthy , W . M . J lames Shaw ,

S . VV . ; lohn Usher , P . M . ; W . M . Lyons , P . M . ; K R , Turnbuli ; W . 'I ' . Hall , W . M ., all of N . and B . Lodge j S . Coales , 4 6 3 j and others . After the preliminary business , Bros . George Graham and VVm . E . Peacock , pteviously balloted fur , svere advanced to the honourably Degree by the VV . M ., svho also gave the

charges incidental to the ceremony . Bro . T . R . Jobson , S . VV ., svas unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing year , the Treasurer , liro . VV . F . Cannon , svas re-elected , and the Finance Committee appointed . There svas also a candidate proposed . The lodge svas duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment board .

STOCK PORT . Benevolent Lodge ( Nej . 68 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge svas held at Ihe White Lion Hotel , on Tuesday , 27 II 1 ult . The formal business of the lodge having been disposed of , the VV . M . elect , Bro . H . G . Small , P . G . D . C . Cheshire , svas presented to the Installing Master , Bro . William Cartsviight , P . P . G . I . W ., by Bro .

J . Marshall , P . M .. 58 , W . M . 130 , P . P . G . S . B . West Yorks . The ceiemuny of installation svas then performed by Bro . Catrsvright in a most impressive manner , and at its conclusion the VV . M . invested his e . llice-rs as follows : Bros . T . VV . Markland , P . P . G . Reg ., S . W . ; | . R . K . Jeffrey , P . G . S . B ., J . W . j Henrv Lomas , P . G . S . W . " M . O . j L . J agger , S . O . j P . D . If-yer . I . O . ; H . Posvell Jones , P . G . S . B ., Sec : VV .

Cattsvtight , P . P . G . J . W ., lreas . ; George Brosvn , S . D . ; Flower . J . D . . * W . licuine , I . G . j and J . Clarke , Tyler . Bro . Maishall then gave thu addresses to the VV . M ., Waidens , and bielhien in his usual tluquent and impressive manner . It svas proposed by Hro . James Cookson , P . M ., sect tided by Bio . Cartwiighl , P . M ., andsuppuiteelby seveial bielhieii , "that Bro . Lieut .-Col . Wilkinson , P . M ., be placed on the privilege subsetiptiein list as and from

November , i . Sv , ' , "—canied unanimously . 1 his being Ihe svhole of the business , the loelue svas closed . Ihe ban-net svas presided over by the W . M ., Bro . II . G . Small . The usual loyal and Masonic tnasls were submitted and duly honoured , and a hearty vole o ( thanks svas accertdid to Bri' . John Maishall fui the assistance he had rendetcd duiirg the evening .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 23 S ) . A meeting ol this council svas held at Anderton ' s I lotel , Fleel-s ' icel , on ihe 211 th ult . Anion / those in attendance sverc Bros . F . VV . Driver , M . A ., 1 P . VV . CN ., in the chair ; I .. VV . Harvey , | . ; Kev . R . C . Fillir . gliam , M . A ,, S . fl ., as S . j Cant . Walls , P . W . C . N ., P . G . C , Scribe j and Godilarel , Waidcr . Ihe minutes of the last meeting svere read and

contitincd . Ciiiiiiiuiiiicaliims regretting inability to attend svere itceived ficiin Bios . Ilcliovd , VV . CN . ; Fiedeiick Giaves , S . j N . Pit . wer , M . A ., P . W . C . N ., Tieas . j and otheis . There being no other business to transact , the council svas closed . The members dined svith the brethien of the I'rince Leopold Mark Lodge , under the presidency of Bro . L . W . Harvey .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

l'liOVINCIAL I'lilOHY Of DliVONSlllllK . A meeting of the Provincial Priory of the Order of St . John of Jerusalem , Palestine , Rhodes , and Malta svas held at the Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth , on the 23 rd ult ., under the banner of the Royal Veterans Priory , for the purpose of conferring , the Degree of Knight Hospitaller of the Order on such Knights of

the Temple that presented themselves . They svere Sir Knights Grey , Skipsvith , A . Roberts , and J . Clift , ol Royal Veterans Encampment , and Sir Knig ht A . W . King , Royal Brunssvick Preceptory . The ceremony svas a very impressive one , and svas ably conducted by the follosving officers : V . E . Sir Knight Rev . Dr . Lemon , Prior ; E . Sir Knights J . R . Lord , Captain-General ; E . C . Clemens ,

Lieutenant-General ; F . E . Remfry , First Lieutenant ; J . Austin , Second Lieutenant ; E . A . Davies , Prelate ; H . Stocker , Chancellor ; J . B . Gover , Marshal ; J . Kinto-Bond , Marshal ; W . H . Dillon , Treasurer ; J . Dunster , ville , Admiral ; J . H . Swanton , Hospitaller ; F . C Frost , Baliff ; A . Troul , Conservator ; J . R . Wilson , Tttrcopoller ; and J . Wallis , Captain of the Outpost . E . Sir Knig ht F . B . Wcstlake , Royal Veterans , and Sir Knig ht j . Gidley were also present .

Our Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters.

Our Portrait Gallery of Worshipful Masters .

BRO . R . HUDSON , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . G . S . Durham , W . M . 2497 , svas initiated in the Palatine Lodge , No . 97 . Sunderland , in March , 1862 . ln 1 S 6 3 , he joined in founding the Williamson Lodge , No . 949 , at Sunderland , and served as W . M . in 1 S 70 . ln 1871 , was one of the founders of the Fenwick Lodge , No . 1389 , at

Sunderland , and acted as Treasurer lor 11 years . In 1 SS 4 , svas one of the founders and first VV . M . of the Londonderry Lodge , No . 2039 , at Sunderland , and in 1894 , svas one of the founders and first W . M . of thc Carville Lodge , No . 2497 , Wallsend . In 1 S 70 , he svas appointed Prov . G . D . ol C . for the Province of Durham , and held that post till 1882 , svhen he received the collar of

Provincial Grand Secretary , an office he still holds . In ieSo ' 7 , brevet rank as P . G . S . B . England . In 186 3 , he svas exalted iu the Strict Benevolence Chapter , No . 197 , Sunderland , and in 186 7 joined the St . John ' s Chapter , No . 80 , at its formation , and served as Kirsl Principal in 1 S 75 and 1 S 77 , and is nosv the oldest member . In 1 S 78 , he svas one ol the founders and first

M . E . Z . of St . Helen ' s Chapter , No . 531 , Hartlepool , antl in 1881 , one of ihe lounders and lirst M . E . Z . of Si . Bodes Chapter , No . 1119 , Jarrosv-on-Tyne . In l 8 f \( , he svas appointed P . G . S . li . for Durham , an ollicc he still holds , and in 1887 , he received brevel rank as P . G . Std . Br . England . He svas advanced in 1871 to the Mark Degree , and served as W . M . of the Union

Lodge , No . 124 , iu 1885 , and is P . P . G . M . O . Northumberland and Durham . He is the present Secretary for the Durham Charities Association , and a member of the Correspondence Circle of the ( Juatuor Coronati Lodge since 1887 , and has served tsvu Stewardships to the Girls ' , anil one each to the Buys' and Benevolent Institutions .

'I ' , * 5 'iin I'KKI- ' . MANCK of "The New Boy" svill take place at the Vaudeville lheatre on Saturday night , the 15 th instant , on svhich occasion svill be produced a new and oiiginal one act play of exceptional interest , by 11 . M . Paull , entitled " Hal the Highwayman . " So many of the public repeat their visits to " 'llic Nesv Boy" that Mr .

Gro-sinitl ) lias decided lo give the eaily comers an opportunity ol seeing a new lirst piece every 100 th performance . These plays Mr . Grossmith selects himself and rehearses and stages svith the utmost care , believing that too little regard has hitherto been given to the merits and production of curtain raisers .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the Oth inst ., at the Victoria Tavern Gertrude-street , Chelsea . Present : Bros . Thomas , VV . M , ; Winsborrosv , S . VV . ; Marriott Matthesvs , J . W . j Carlstrom , Preceptorj StutJield , Sec ; Ivor Davis , S . D . j A . VV . Thompson , J . D . ; Ham , I . G . j Holland , P . M . j Saunders , P . M . j II . Thompsom , Lightfoot , Calfe , and Fayers . 1 he lodge svas opened in due form , and the minutes oi

the last meeting svere read and confirmed . The lod ge svas opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The ceremony of raising svas rehearsed , Bro . Calfe , svho had previously answered the usual questions aud been entrusted , being the candidate . The lodge svas resumed to the First Degree and called off and on . The loelge svas resumed to the Second Degree , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro ,

Lightfoot , svho had previously anssvered the usual questions and been entrusted , being thc candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time . Bro . Lightfoot svas elected a joining member of the lodge and the dues svere collected . The W . M . rose for the second t ' me , and Bro Winsborrosv was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge svas closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge svas held on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., when there svere present Bros . II . C . Parker , W . M . j A . Terry , S . W . ; J . Mason , J . W . j J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptorj J . Thom , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ,- George Hill , P . M ., Treas .,- W . E . Willby , P . M ., Sec . j Jackson , S . D . j W . Hoggins , J . D . A . Narten , I . G . ; Cizzio , Leather , Becdle , and Ba / . zi .

'Ihe lodge svas opened in due form , and the minutes uf the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ist Section of the Lecture svas svorked by Bro . Hoggins . Ihe ceremony of initiation svas rehearsed , Bro . Leather being the candidate . The 4 th Section svas worked by Bro . Thorn and the sth Section by Bro . J . Paul , Preceptor . The W . M . rose for the first time , svhen Bros . Leather and Beedle

svere elected joining members . The dues were then collected . At the second rising , Bro . A . Terry svas elected W . M . Ior thc ensuing sveek , and appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was recorded to Bro . H . C . Parker for his excellent svorking of the ceremonies of the chair Ior the lirst time . Alter the third rising , all Masonic business being ended , thc lodge svas closed .

HYDE PAI'K LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting of this lodge svas held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Prince of VVales Hotel , Eastbourne-terrace , Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , VV ., svhen there svere present Bros . M . Rosenberg , W . M . 1425 , W . M . j W . Chappie , P . M . 1425 , S . W . j Major E . Reed , J . W . j G . Read , G . S . B . England , Treas . and Preceptorj 11 . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . O . Essex , Sec . j T . M . Lamble , S . D . j R . 1 . Rogers , I . P . M .

733 , J . D . j G . Weaver , I . G . j II . Campbell , Stwd . j W . J . ferguson , P . M . 177 , Dep . Preceptorj W . Craig , P . M . 1425 j and D . F . Norrington . Visitors : Bros . R . Armstrong , 733 j R . Bench , 733 j VV . E . Collison , 160 S ; Charles Kiemaun , 511 ; and W . H . Faircloth , ' W . M . elect 733 . The lodge svas opened in due lorm , and the minutes of the last meeting werc read and confirmed . After the usual

preliminaries , the lodge svas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony ot passing svas rehearsed , Bro . Faircloth being candidate . The lodge svas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren , svorked the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture . The following brethren svere elected members : Bros . Faircloth , Armstrong , Bench , Collison , and Riemann , all of svhom acknosvledged the compliment . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge svas closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , there being present Bros . J . H . Whadcoat , W . M . ; W . Rapley , S . W . ; D . C . Ritchie , J . W . j VV . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptorj C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and j . Duncan , P . M ., Secs . j A . Cook , S . D . j Milton Smith , I . D . j R . P . Upton , I . G . j T . E . Williams , R . Eddie , " A . Wolter , P . M . j H . R .

Bower , A . Oliver , P . M . j VV . A . Goring , G . Gregory , P . M . j R . Loomes j and M . Tuck , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex . The lodge svas opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Ihe VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Cook , svhen Bro . Goring answered the questions leading tu thc Second Degree and retired . The lodge svas opened

in the Second Degree and the ceremony ot passing tcheatsed , Bro . Williams being the candidate . Bro . Whadcoat took the chair , and resumed the lodge in thc bust Degree . The ceremony of initiation svas rehearsed , Bro . Goring being the candidate . Bro . Rapley was elected W . M . for the ensuing sveek , and appointed the officeis in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CITADEL LODGE ( No . 1897 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the 30 th ult ., at the Farleigh I lotel , Amhurst-road , Stoke Newington . Present : Bros .. II . Willsmer , W . M . j T . Kebbell , S . W . j A . Rusby , J . W . j F . Dunstan , P . M ., Preceptor j A . Wyatt , acting Sec . j S . Crane , P . M ., S . D . j Von Holtorp ( Preceptor ) , J . D . j C . J . Robinson , I . G . and Org . j G . Clark , P . M . j Ditchman , W . Whittaker , Cole ,

G . Kebbell , Mason , R . Emery , Calley , and Lamigeon . The lodge svas opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Cole being the candidate . Bro . Ditchman answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Dunstan

svorked the ist Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . F . Kebbell svas elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was accorded thc VV . M . of the evening , it being the lirst occasion on svhich he had occupied the chair in this lotlge . Three new joining members were admitted , and the lodge svas closed .

STAR CIIAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of the above was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 30 th ult ., svhen there svere present : Comps . T . Grummant , M . E .-W Bendetti , H . j J . Pullen , J . j F . Hilton , A . G . D . C , Preceptorj Rice , acting S . H . j Lewis , S . S . ; Cornford , P . S . ; R . J . Voisey , Treas . ; Addington , Coombs , Cass ,

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