Royal Arch.

NORTH WOOLWICH . Henley Chapter ( No . 1472 ) . —The installation meeting of the above chapter took place on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the Three Crowns Hotel , when Comp . C . H . Canning was installed as Z . j Comp . C T . Lewis , as H . j and Comp . j . Savage , as J . Comp . A . Penfold , P . Z . 13 and 913 P . P . ist A . G . S . Kent , was the Installing Officer ,

, and did his work splendidly . The following officers were invested : Comps . C . Wood , S . N . j B . Brayshaw , S . E . j R . J . Warren , P . Z . 1437 , P . P . 1 st A . G . S . Essex , Treas . ; B . Curtis , P . S . ; G . Letton , 2 nd A . S . ; G . Grant , D . C . ; and J . Ives , Janitor . Comp . C . lolly , P . Z ., in the unavoidable absence of Comp . S . Hill , M . E . Z ., exalted Bro . Grant to the Supreme Degree , for which he was accorded a vote of

thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the chapter . Comp . Penfold , having completed his arduous work by reciting the charges in his own impressive manner , was also accorded a yote of thanks , to be inscribed on the minutes of the chapter . The chapter was then closed , and the companions banqueted , and spent a pleasant and enjoyable eveningin toast and harmony .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

WHITEHAVEN . Border Rose Croix Chapter ( No . 102 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 29 th ult . E . and P . Bro . Geo . Dalrymple , M . W . S ., presided ; 111 . Bro . Col . Sewell , 3 ° ° , P . M . W . S ., P . and Treas . j E . and P . Bro . P . de E . Collin , P . M . W . S ., Recorder j J . Paterson , S . G . j Rev . Jas .

Anderson , J . G . j S . Broadment , C . G . j and J . Casson , O . G . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the former meeting read and confirmed , two candidates , Bros . Starkey and Willan were perfected , and as per notice of motion , 10 guineas were voted to the R . M . l . B . on behalf of a Stewardship for next festival . With other routine business , the chapter was closed .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

Metropolitan Council ( T . I . ) . —This old and distinguished council met at the Grand Mark Hall , Great Oueen-street , on the 24 th ult . Among those present were Bros . W . B . Williamson , J . P ., W . M . j W . Lemon , LL . D ., L . C . C ., & c , S . W . j P . Cubitt , acting J . W . j G . Powell , Treas . j N . Prower , M . A ., Sec . j H . J . Lardner , S . D . j R . L . Loveland , P . M . j Captain Walls , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C j

Baron de Ferrieres , P . M . j W . Vincent , Sweney , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . R . L . Loveland installed Bro . VV . Lemon as W . M . Among those invested as officers for the ensuing year were Bros . H . J . Lardner , S . W . ; G . Powell , Treas . ; Captain Walls , Sec . ; A . McDowall , Conductor ; G . Graveley , S . D . ; Sheppard , J . D . ; Sweney , I . G . ; L . Steele , Org . ; H . H . Shirley , D . C . j and Mills , Tyler .

The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . A notice of motion was given to increase the subscriptions to 10 s . per annum , and also a notice of motion to consider the advisability of altering the nights of meeting . A Past Master's jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., who fluently returned thanks . Apologies for non-attendance having been received , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant to dine . The W . M . presided most ably and genially .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 238 ) . — This lodge met on the 21 st ult ., at Anderton's Hotel . Among those present were Bros . T . Poore , P . W . C . N ., acting N . ; N . Prower , J . j C . Chauffourier , S . j Capt . Walls , P . G . C , & c , Scribe ,- F . W . Driver , M . A ., S . D . j F . Graves , J . D . j W . Drew , Guarderj and Goddard , Warder . Bro . H . H . Shirley , W . C . N . 1 , was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . N . Prower was ably installed W . C . N , by Bro . Poore , whose excellent working of this particular grade in Masonry is widely and deservedly known . He also elevated Bros . C . Jackson , F . R . C . S ., L . W . Harvey , and W . H . Holroyd to the R . A . M . Degree . The officers appointed and invested for the ensuing year were Bros . C .

Chauffourier , J . j F . W . Driver , S . j F . Farrington , Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , Scribe ; F . Graves , S . D . j W . Drew , J . D . j and Goddard , Warder . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . T . Poore for his services as Installing Officer . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was held in conjunction with the Prince Leopold Mark Lodge . The customary toasts were duly honoured .

Masonic Address And Presentation At Hayle.

MASONIC ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION AT HAYLE .

The meeting on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., of the Cornubian Lodge , No . 450 , was made a very interesting one by the presentation to Bro . J . P . Smith , P . M ., of a beautifully-illuminated address and a purse of money

contributed by the Cornubian Craft Lodge , Royal Arch Chapter , and Cornubian Mark Lodge , and members , as a token of their respect and esteem on his retiring from the office of Secretary , which he had filled for a period of 24 years in the Craft and 20 in the Mark lodge . The address , beautifully illuminated and framed with

Masonic emblems , was supplied by Bro . George Kenning , and was much admired . There was a large gathering of representatives of the different lodges , among whom were Bros . G . Williams , P . M ., J . Wearne , P . M ., and W . K . Baker , P . M ., of 1272 ; H . P . Vivian , P . M . Mount Edgcumbe and Z . of Hayle Chapter ; R . Rowe , W . M . Mount Edgcumbe , and W . M . Cornubian Mark Lodge ; F .

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W . Thomas , P . M . Mount Edgcumbe ; and james Pool , G . B . Pearce , James Mudge , T . Mills , B . ' Spray , W . Wagner , J . Richards , J . Bazeley , G . Stevens , F . Harvey , J . G . Osborn , Past Masters of Cornubian Lodge , and R . Carbis , W . M . elect of Tregenna Lodge , and a large number of brethren .

The presentation was made by Bro . G . B . Pearce , who said it was a custom not confined to the Craft that good and valued services should be recognised . They had met for that purpose on more than one occasion . When their lamented Bro . Husband left them for another part of the country they presented him with

a token of their esteem , and more recently when Bro . West removed they had such a gathering in that room . Bro . West had taken the greatest interest in the testimonial to Bro . Smith , and intended being present but was prevented . In these cases it was when a brother left them , but in this case Bro . Smith would

remain among them to give them the benefit of his experience . They could say of him " Well done . " If he gave the history of Bro . Smith it would be the history of the lodge itself , so intimately had he been connected with its progress since he joined it elected W . M . in i 860 . He carried out the duties as well as

anyone could , and shortly after his year 01 office expired he had performed the duties of Secretary , with one brief exception , since . They had assembled to-day to show their esteem and gratitude from the Craft , Chapter , and Mark lodges by presenting him with this address with the emblems of the particular Degrees

and offices Bro . Smith had filled , and which was as follows : " Cornubian Lodge , Ancient and Accepted Masons , No . 450 ; Hayle Chapter Royal Arch Masons ; Cornubian Mark Master Masons , No . 87 . "To Worshipful Bro . J . P . Smith , P . M ., and late

Secretary No . 450 , P . P . G . D . Cornwall , P . Z . of Hayle Chapter , and P . P . Asst . Soj ., and late Secretary of No . 8 7 , Mark Masters , Hayle . We , the undersigned , representing the above-named lodges and chapter , meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , Hayle , have been desired to deliver to you , on the occaasion of the

presentation being made , in recognition of your long and valued services to the Craft , the following address : We have to express the deep regret of the brethren that you have considered it necessary to retire from the active duties of Secretary , after the long and faithful service of 24 years to the Craft lodge , and 20 years

to the Mark lodge . During this long period you have so enjoyed the confidence of succeeding Worshipful Masters , as to be re-appointed year after year ( with only one brief intermission ) which is in itself an evidence of the great satisfaction you have given in the discharge of the important

duties of that office . Elected to the honourable and responsible office of Worshipful Master of the Cornubian Lodge , No . 450 , for the year i 860 , you performed its duties with zeal and discretion , and immediately afterwards assumed the onerous position you have only now thought fit to resign , thus giving to

your brethren an example of zeal and fidelity that they desire ever to keep in remembrance . Besides this they have to thank you for the special interest you have always taken in the general comfort and happiness of the members assembled in lodge , when you have at great personal discomfort and sacrifice administered to their

wants and contributed greatly to their social enjoyment . They are deeply sensible of the value of such thoughtful services , and would place it on record b y means of this address . Rest assured that by your great kindness you have earned the esteem and appreciation of a large number of brethren not only connected with your lodges , but with

others also who have trom time to time been visitors here . We pray that you may long be spared to unite with us in the duties and pleasures of our gatherings , and that you may continue to give us the benefit of your wide experience and ever active sympath y , with all that is noble and elevating in our Fraternity .

Hence though we sever our connection officially , we shall have the pleasure of uniting in Masonic fellowship and communication as of yore . "THOMAS MUDGE , W . M . No . 450 ; " HUGH P . VIVIAN , Z . Hayle Chapter , No . 450 ; " RICHARD ROWE , W . M . No . 8 7 , Mark Masters .

" Hayle , April , 1891 . " There was not one word in the address but what was meant by those who drew it up and would be endorsed by every brother in the lodge . He had now the pleasing duty to present Bro . Smith with this address , and not only that but the brethren had contributed a

purse which he now handed to him . They had on a former occasion presented him with a Past Master ' s jewel . He hoped he would live many years to assist them by his experience and wisdom , and he also hoped that the younger members would be stimulated to follow such a good example .

Bro . J AMES MUDGE , P . M ., as the senior Past Master present fully endorsed all that Bro . Pearce said , and from his experience with Bro . Smith could bear his personal testimony to his zeal and fidelity to Masonic principles . They had heard of testimonials being presented but rarely a second time . They thought it right

on a former occasion , and they thought it now as Bro . Smith always attended to his duties . The minutes were always kept faithfully and succinctly , and the way he had attended to their creature comforts was well known to them . He had done his best to keep the

lodge together , and they knew how he had succeeded Bro . HUGH P . VIVIAN , Z . of Hayle Chapter , said he should be sorry to let the occasion pass without , on behalf of the Royal Arch Chapter , thanking Bro . Smith for his exertions on their behalf . If any clouds had arisen his beaming face had always dispersed them

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and the companions felt it an honour to bear test ' mony to the benefits they had received from his ru ' experience . Bro . RICHARD ROWE , W . M . of the Cornubian Mark Lodge , said the brethren of their lodge fully endorsed the remarks made by the brethren who had preceded him . They heartily joined in this expression of l 0 ve respect , and esteem . They regretted he was obliopj

to sever his official connection , but he hoped to mee i him at their meetings . Bro . BAKER also spoke of his knowledge of Bro Smith for a quarter of a century , and that he had dorm all in his power to make the business of the lod ge 1 great success , always present to give a genial greeting and to g ive the benefit of his great knowledge and lorw experience .

Bro . SMITH , on rising to respond , was received with loud and-prolonged applause . He said he would ask them to exercise that charity so necessary at the present time to an old brother , who after listening to the touch . ing expressions which had fallen from their li ps , and he believed from the hearts of their esteemed brethren

and presenting such a beautiful testimonial , he was utterly unable to sufficiently thank them . The old proverb read " Iron sharpeneth iron , so a man sharpeneth the face of his friend , " and the faces of his brethren come from the east , west , north , and south to do honour

to an old member of their beloved lodge , assured him that it was as much pleasure to them to give as his to receive , and when he looked upon their beautiful gift in days to come , it would contribute to render his closing days happy , and he hoped this would stimulate them to do what in them lay to ensure the success of their

mother lodge , and if spared to old age that they had not lived for themselves alone . He had promised on a former occasion to do his best at all times to further the interests of his mother lodge , they could judge if he had fulfilled that promise , and the wording of that beautiful address , and the words that had fallen from the lips of their respected brethren assured him that he

had kept that promise . If spared it would be one of his greatest pleasures to come amongst them and renew their " auld " acquaintance . From his heart he thanked them . ( Loud applause . ) The brethren adjourned to the White Hart Hotel for the banquet . After the cloth was removed the loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .

Bro . F . HARVEY , P . M ., and P . P . S . G . W ., proposed the toast of the evening , " Health and happiness to our worthy brother , " which was supported by several of the brethren , who bore testimony to Bro . Smith ' s worth , and the pleasure it gave them to be present at such an interesting gathering . Songs and recitations by some of the brethren brought a very pleasant evening to a close .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . THE ARCHBISHOP OF YORK . We much regret to record the death of Bro . the Most Reverend the Archbishop of York which occurred in London on Tuesday morning . His loss is an irreparable one to both Church and State . Had Dr . Magee been a layman he must have risen to great

eminence . He was undoubtedly the greatest orator in the House of Lords , which contain many excellent speakers . Great things were expected of him in the arch diocese he had recently been called to preside over . Probably the Bishop of Durham , Dr . Westcott , or the Bishop of Ripon , Dr . Carpenter will be his successor . The Bishop of Carlisle would be a perfect Archbishop , but his age we fear precludes him .

BRO . GEORGE COLLINS , W . M . 1641 . The brethren of the Crichton Lodge have sustained a heavy blow and and an irreparable loss in the death of their deservedly beloved W . M ., Bro . George Colhrrs . who succumbed to gastric fever and pneumonia on Friday , the 24 th ult ., after a few days illness . Bro .

Collins was one of the first initiates of the lodge , anu had worked up through the various offices until in December last he was installed as W . M ., alas , so soon to become an example of the instability of all human ambitions . In his Masonic duties and connections'itbrought to bear the same earnestness , the same nig

principle , and the same sound common sense as tinguished him in his public life . The result is tha the brethren feel they have lost a true friend ana reliable adviser , not only in Masonic , but also in eve y day affairs . Bro . Collins has been in every sense

public man . He served for some years as a mem of the Town Council of Reigate . He was select" * d a candidate for the parliamentary district of Dulwic » ^ although he was defeated after a keenly contested i he gained the respect of the leaders of both parties . ,

some years past he has been a member of the u V Vestry and the Greenwich District Board of ^ A \ and at the last election for the London School he was returned at the head of the poll for the _^ wich division . Last year he was elected Vice- * , t a of the National Union of Teachers , and only ac

month ago ( in Easter week ) he was installed as $ dent at the conference in Cardiff . He spent ^""^^ s as a schoolmaster , and his powerful P ' ^ E ? ' ) l 0 W lh c is yet fresh in the memory of many . 1 ° ! „« not esteem in which Bro . Collins was held , , QnC of be out of place - to quote the words _ ot i ( , rl )( , his colleagues on the Board . He writes : 0 death of George Collins is as heavy a