Annual Supper Of The Star Chapter Of Instruction, No. 1275.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE STAR CHAPTER OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1275 .

The third annual supper of this highly successful chapter took place at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , on the 17 th ult , under the personal supervision of Comp . Woodvvell , the proprietor , and his

assiduous manager , Bro . Ruff . The President was Comp . Benedetti , Z ., of the mother chapter , who very ably filled the position . There were also present Comps . F . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 , and J . 172 , Precep tor ; R . J . Voisey , P . Z . 1329 , Treasurer ; C . H . Stone , S . E . 1275 ; T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 ; W .

Cowley , P . Z . 1275 ; Jas . Annington , P . Z . 1275 ; H . Martin , 1275 ; W . Towers , 1275 , 2 nd A . S . 1291 ; C . Meierhoff , M . E . Z . 172 , S . N . 1275 ; James Hill H . 1329 ; Jackson , Z . 16 9 ; Frank Williams , J . 101 Wm . Price , C . Plant , 101 ; D . Rose , I . G . 73 ; Dale 1 st A . S . 169 ; CW . Mayo , S 60 ; H . Newland ,

I elect 534 ; Robt . Davis , A . S . 1216 ; W . Hewett , ist A . S . 7 85 ; J . C . Osterstock , P . S . 7 85 ; C . H . Phillips , P . Z . 186 ; T . C . Coope , Z . 507 ; J . H . Pullen , 172 ; Wm . Clifford , Z . 2182 ; H . A . Woodwell , Panmure Chapter , and Mclntyre North , J . 12 75 . At the close of the capital repast the M . E . Z . gave in

order the the toasts of " The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry , " "The M . E . Z ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " in a few very appropriate remarks , which were well received . The next toast , that of "The M . E . Z ., " was given

by Comp . H ILTON , who stated that it was the first time that the First Principal of the mother chapter had presided at the chapter of instruction supper , and he was p leased that he had honoured us on this occasion . He was a most enthusiastic and constant attendant at the chap ter of instruction and was able to do his work in a

highly creditable manner . For his kindness in presiding the chapter thanked him , hoping he might be spared for many years . In reply , Comp . BENEDETTI stated he ought to feel himself highly honoured in being allowed to take the chair . He saw around him such excellent companions

which encouraged him . He had been so ably assisted by Comps . Rose , Grummant , and Hilton both in the Craft and Royal Arch Masonry , and he thanked them for their kind assistance in every way . He had had particularly every encouragement from Comp . Hilton , for which he would tender his heartfelt thanks .

Comp . GRUMMANT was asked by the M . E . Z . to propose the toast of " Comp . Hilton , Preceptor , and Success to Star Chapter of Instruction , " who stated the toast could not have been placed in abler hands , for he knew as well , or better than any present of the excellent qualities possessed by their worthy Preceptor . Both in

the Craft and Royal Arch Masonry he was one of the kindest hearted and most genial of brethren . That was the reason of so successful a chapter , for the companions all loved him . He would state that many present were able to acquit themselves most worthily in their various chapters through the instruction imparted

by their worthy Comp . Hilton . The toast was drunk enthusiastically . In reply , Comp . HILTON , Preceptor , stated he thanked all for the cordial reception given to the toast . He looked upon the companions as a large body of shareholders all pulling together for one common

object . Every suggestion he had made since the formation of the chapter had been so amicably and pleasantly carried out . There was only one aim which was that every thing should be done with due regard to order . He was delighted to see Comp . Rose present that evening as they had been associated for so

many years and had worked so harmoniously together . Of Comp . Grummant he might call him his first lieutenant , as he was always ready and capable to take any position in his absence . He was equally grateful to many other companions . During the past year he "ad visited other chapters , and he would state that the

manner the companions performed their duties showed the stamp of the Star Chapter of Instruction . He was quite sure the chapter was doing good work as the wanner in which the installation ceremonies had been worked b y the Principals showed . He was proud to s'ate that they one and all aimed at installing his

successor , and he hoped that so long as the companions honoured him as Preceptor he must say it was a proud pleasure to preside over them . The toast of " The Visitors " was next given by the M . E . Z . in some well-chosen remarks , who trusted they would enrol themselves as members , as he knew they could

not do better than place themselves under the ab Je tuition of such a Preceptor . In reply , Comp . ROSE thanked all for so hearty a Reception . He was thankful to Comp . Hilton for the invite , and the pleasure it gave him to attend . It was nis 24 th year as a Roval Arch Mason , and during that

| 'me it had made rapid strides . When he heard of the orrnation of the chapter and the choice the companions made for their Preceptor he was confident of its " « ess . He would state that the mantle of their late ^• ornp . Bumstead had fallen upon Comp . Hilton , and S R r ? k y Comp . Grummant , and the indefatigable the ' - P- Stone , with such a bri ght example before J * 1 it was impossible to go wrong . .., om Ps . WILLIAMS . Ci . m-nnn . PIIM . KW rind MAVO d

, M suitabl y responded . ablv 1 ? t 0 aSt ° ^ " The Officers" was next given very Gru the M > E - - > also coupling the name of Comp . than ] ^ Pl ' P' VOISEY , P . Z ., Treasurer , stated he < ed the companions for the honour of electing him

Annual Supper Of The Star Chapter Of Instruction, No. 1275.

to that office , and also for their kind sympathies during his illness . His duties were very light as the S . E . was most ready to undertake the combined offices . So long as he had the confidence of the companions he would endeavour to perform his duties to the utmost of his power .

The S . E . thanked the companions for so kindly drinking to the toast , and said a few statistics would be required from him . The chapter had been opened on 37 evenings during the past year with 518 attendances , giving an average of 14 . The installations had been worked on 14 evenings ,

which meant at the least one , and on some evenings two or three ceremonies being worked . That the S . E . congratulated the chapter upon , specially to the Principals and Past Principals who had so ably supported the esteemed Preceptor , for in no other chapter of instruction was the same so regularly recorded in the

Freemason as the Star Chapter . There had been 27 new members during the past year , which made the total number of members 103 during a period of three years . Of that number it was stated many came from different parts of the Metropolis , and again the S . E . said it proved to him ( and specially after hearing the

work so highly commended ) that it was second to none in London . He was delighted to be able to render what services he possibly could , and particularly was it his desire to emulate such worthy companions . Comp . GRUMMANT , in his reply , paid a high tribute to the memory of the late Comp . Bumstead , who had

done so much for the splendid ritual of Royal Arch Masonry in South London . He was thankful to say that their Preceptor , Comp . Hilton , himself and many others had placed themselves under his able tuition for some years before his death , and , therefore , it would be ungrateful upon his part if he were not always ready to

assist on every occasion it were possible . He would promise to do so , and he was confident as the chapter was conducted upon the same lines , and in the same genial and splendid manner , of its becoming one of the most important chapters of instruction anywhere . The work of Royal Arch Masonry was the dearest to his

heart , and he hoped he should be spared to continue an active member to assist in imparting the same , and specially as he saw such young companions so enthusiastic , and acquitting themselves so creditably . The toast of "The Host" was next given , the M . E . Z . remarking that whatever meeting took place under his roof it was always carried out in an excellent

manner . In reply , Comp . WOODWELL said it gave him the greatest satisfaction at all times to cater for them , and endeavour to please the companions , and in doing so he was thoroughly well repaid . His energetic manager , Bro . Ruff , was likewise at his best in providing for the comfort of the brethren . For drinking to

the toast so heartily he thanked the companions . The musical arrangements were under the superintendence of Comp . W . Price , and ably car . ied out . He was capitally supported by Comps . Frank Williams , Jackson , Osterstock , C . Plant , Wm . Price , Mclntyre North , Dale , Jas . Addington , and C . H . Stone , S . E . The meeting was a splendid success .

Ladies' Night Of The Temple Lodge, No. 101.

LADIES' NIGHT OF THE TEMPLE LODGE , No . 101 .

Bro . Frank Williams , W . M ., has just introduced a ladies' nig ht with all the success which attends that very popular institution . The gathering took place on

Tuesday last , at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , and nearly 100 ladies and brethren were present . The ladies were , at the conclusion of the regular business of the lodge , received in the drawing-room by the W . M .

The banquet , which took place at 6 . 30 , was admirably served by Bro . E . Ashby , manager , and gave great satisfaction . At its conclusion , the toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " "The W . M ., " "The Visitors , " and "The Ladies "

were cordially received , the company testifying its hearty appreciation of the pleasing innovation introduced by Bro . Frank Williams , who expressed the hope that succeeding Masters would be induced by the success of that evening to continue the experiment . An excellent musical entertainment followed , the

artistes being Miss Teresa Blainy , Miss Flora Edwards , Bros . Arthur Weston , James Budd , William Price , Frank Swinford , and the Brothers Philp . A most amusing recitation was given by Bro . Montague , entitled " The Pensioner ' s Story , " by Stanley . A delightful evening ' s enjoyment was brought to a

close by a dance held in the Masonic Temple , the ante-rooms being reserved for refreshments , lounges , & c . The orchestra was occupied by Mr . Thorpe ' s quadrille band , the duties of M . C . 's being efficiently discharged by Bros . Walter George , P . M . ; John Sparks , J . W . ; Harry Wood , S . D . ; and J . J . Shelvey .

The company included Bro . Harry Foster , the popular candidate for the office of Sheriff of the City of London ; Mrs . Frank Williams , Miss Geraldine Williams , Mr . Stanley Beebe , Mr . and Mrs . E . H . Williams , Mr . and Mrs . Doxsey , Bro . and Mrs . F . Dunn , Bro . Sayer , W . M . 1475 , Bro . and Mrs . Hilton ,

Miss Hilton , Bro . and Mrs . Martin , 1622 , Bro . and Mrs . Sidney Smith , S . W ., Bro . J . Minten , Flegg , l . P . M ., and Miss Flegg , Miss Parker , of High Wycombe , and many others . All the officers of the lodge were present with their ladies , several bringing large parties of friends .

Craft Abroad.

Craft Abroad .

GRAND LODGE OF VICTORIA . The Quarterly Communication of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria was held in Freemasons ' Hall , Melbourne , on Monday evening , March 16 th . There was a very large attendance , the business being unusuall y important and extensive , apart from the installation of the M . W . Grand Master and

the investiture of officers for the year , M . W . Bro . G . S . Coppin , P . G . M ., opened the Grand Lodge , and after the usual routine . a deputation retired to escort the M . W . G . M . elect , Bro . Sir W . J . Clarke , Bart ., M . L . C , into the Grand Lodge , which being done , he was obligated , installed on the throne , saluted , and proclaimed with

sound of trumpet . The R . W . Deputy Grand Master , Bro . Geo . Baker , P . G . M ., who had been re-appointed , was also obligated and installed . It may be explained that these ceremonies of obligation and installation have been in abeyance since the inauguration of the Grand Lodge of Victoria . Now , however , it has been

decided to repeat them yearly , even though the same officers be elected and appointed . The officers for the year were next appointed and invested with their regalia , which is the same as the Grand Lodge of England , including chain collars . The quarterly report of the Board of Benevolence

showed that 6 3 petitioners had been relieved with a total of ^ 309 is . Up to the end of last year the total receipts were ^ 173 8 6 s . 1 id ., including ^ , 25 returned by a brother . On the other hand , ^ 971 7 s . 6 d . had been expended during the year in relieving 190 cases , the

balance in hand being . £ 716 19 s . 5 d . The General Fund showed a total expenditure of ^ 2420 ios . gd ., the principal items of which were ^ 937 ios . for entertainments and . £ 672 19 s . for Grand Officers' clothing . A balance of . £ 1 9 6 4 s . 3 d . was due to the Treasurer .

The report of the Board of General Purposes was only adopted in part , the remainder standing over . Amongst other matters of interest it was reported that a lodge had received as a joining member a brother initiated in a lodge under the Grand Orient of France , and the Board asked Grand Lodge to express an

opinion thereon . A long discussion ensued . A motion was submitted to the effect that , as the United Grand Lodge of Victoria did not recognise the Grand Orient of France , the reception by the lodge of the brother in question as a joining member was irregular and null and void . Against this an amendment was moved that

if the brother be obligated , he be admitted to membership . On being put to the vote the motion was carried by a substantial majority . ,, The hour now being late ( 11 . 30 ) , and the agenda far from completed , the consideration of the remainder of the business was adjourned on a division . Amongst

the matters thus standing over was an important appeal by the W . M . and l . P . M . of a lodge against the action of the Board of General Purposes , and a notice of motion affirming the desirability of Freemasons' Hall Company ' s property being acquired by the Grand Lodge , through the means of levies of two shillings

per member annually in city and suburban lodges , and one shilling country lodges . The following notice of motion also stood . over : "That the United Grand Lodge of England be informed that , by a resolution of a majority of the Combermere Lodge , No . 752 , the representatives of that lodge duly tendered its allegiance to the United Grand

Lodge of Victoria , at the time of its establishment , but , notwithstanding , the minority have retained the warrant , and have since been working as an irregular lodge in this territory . " Before closing the Grand Lodge , the M . W . GRAND MASTER announced that he would summon an emergency communication to consider the remainder of the agenda paper .

District Grand Mark Lodge Of Victoria.

DISTRICT GRAND MARK LODGE OF VICTORIA .

The Quarterly Communication of this District Grand Lodge was held in Freemasons' Hall , Melbourne , on Monday afternoon , March 16 th . Bro . Major C . R . Martin , 30 ° Dep . Dist . G . M ., presided , and there was a numerous attendance of members of the different lodges , thus affording ample evidence that the Mark

Degree , under the English Constitution , is looking up . After the minutes had been read , the DIST . GRAND MASTER in the chair , in feeling terms , alluded to the recent death of the venerable chief of the district—R . W . Bro . H . W . Lowry—and moved a resolution recording the great loss Craft and Mark Masonry had

sustained . The resolution was carried unanimously . Bro . T . W . F OWLER , D . J . G . W ., moved , and Bro . J . D . DREW , P . D . J . G . W ., seconded a motion to the effect that the name of the Deputy District Grand Master be suggested to H . R . H . the M . W . Grand Master as successor to the late R . W . Bro . Lowry .

Bros . W . F . L AMONBY , P . M . 336 , P . P . G . Sec . Cumberland and Westmorland , and F . L . MAILLARD , D . S . G . W ., cordially supported the motion , which was uri . inimousl y agreed to . A Committee was elected to revise the District By-Laws , alter which the District brand Lodge wasclusc-d . Subsequently the brethren were entertained at dinner by the Deputy District Grand Master .