The New Town Clerk Of Sydney, New South Wales—A Well-Known Freemason.

by step through the various offices until , in 1 SS 6 , he was unanimously elected W . M . In 188 4 he became a founder of St . Trinian ' s Lodge , No . 2050 , and was appointed D . C , and subsequently rendered useful and efficient service as an active member and officer for several years . In 1887 , after the constitution of the Province of the fsle of Man , he became a founder and the first W . M . of Spencer Walpole Lodge , No . 2197 , Douglas , subsequently holding office as Treasurer , until in i 8 o 5 , acceding to the unanimous desire of the members , he

was again elected W . M ., and continued in active service until his departure from the Isle of liJan in March , 1898 . In 1891 he became a founder of the Lodge of Mona , No . 2358 , Castletown , and at the request of the Prov . Grand Master , he undertook tbe onerous duties of Consecrating Officer . The new Masonic Rooms at Ramsey . were also dedicated by him in the same year , a special meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge being held for that purpose . The oration delivered by him on this occasion , entitled "Freemasonry : Its Nature , Objects , and Principles ;

Retrospective , Explanatory , Critical , and Practical , " was warmly eulogised by many Masonic brethren of light and leading , amongst whom may be mentioned the late Bro . G . W . Speth , P . A . G . D . C , Secretary of the historic Quatuor Coronati Lodge . This oration was subsequently published and dedicated by special permission to the late Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom ( Lord Chamberlain ) , M . W . Pro G . Master of England , and Prov . G . Master of West Lancashire . The addresses given by Bro . Nesbitt from time to time in his official capacity of Dep . Prov . G . Master were highly appreciated , whilst the

oration delivered by him in Prov . G . Lodge on the occasion of the death of the late lamented Duke of Clarence and Avondale was considered a masterpiece in eloquence and diction , and won high encomiums . In 1898 ,-on taking up his residence in the metropolis , Bro . Nesbitt joined Justicia Lodge , No . 2563 , meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , and at the present time he is J . W . of this lodge . In the following year—1899—he was unarimously elected a joining member of the Sun , Square , and Compass Lodge , No . 119 , in his native town of Whitehaven , a lodge which was constituted in 17 68 , and holds a centenary

warrant . On the formation of the Province of the Isle of Man , in 18 S 6 , Bro . Nesbitt was , by common consent , designated for the office of Prov . G . Secretary , to which office he was appointed by the late Prov . G . Master , Bro . Sir John Senhouse Goldie-Taubman , J . P ., Speaker of the House of Keys . The responsible duties

attending the organisation of a newly-constituted province devolved upon him ; and upon the occasion of the J ubilee of her Majesty the late Queen Victoria , the Prov . G . Master , acting under the authority conferred upon him by the M . W . G . Master , H . R . H , the Prince of Wales , bestowed the brevet rank of P . P . S . G . W . upon Bro . Nesbitt .

He continued as Proy . G . Secretary until 1890 , when , by special desire of his chief and the recommendation of the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , he accepted the responsible and somewhat exacting office of Dep . Prov . G . Master , and held that office for five years , ln 18 95 , owing to increased public duties as Town Clerk of Douglas , he voluntarily retired from the office of Dep . Prov . G . Master , to the great regret of his chief , but again undertook the duties of Prov . G . Secretary , which office he held until he left the Isle of Man in March , 1 S 9 S , and When , acting on his strong recommendation , Bro . F . C . Poulter was appointed

his successor . Bro . Nesbitt was exalted as a Royal Arch Mason in the Athole Chapter in 1881 , and held various offices in that chapter . Upon the formation of the Tynwald Chapter , No . 1242 ( which owed its inception to the late Grand Secretary , Col . Shadwell Gierke ) , some years later , he became a founder and first H . of the chapter , the Prov . G . M . being the first 7 .. In the following year Bro . Nesbitt was

unanimously elected First Principal . In 1898 , immediately before taking up his residence in London , he was appointed as A . G . D . C . in G . Chapter , and two years later he had the equally high honour of being one of 25 distinguished brethren upon whom the M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , conferred Past Grand rank in commemoration of his having completed 25 years as G . M ., the rank conferred upon Bro . Nesbitt being P . A . G . D . C . of England—the highest rank ever conferred upon any member of an Insular lodge .

Outside Craft Masonry , Bro . Nesbitt also possesses an excellent record , having been advanced to the Degree of Mark Master in August , 1 SS 3 , in the Fletcher Lodge , No . 213 , Whitehaven , a founder of the Peveril Lodge , No . 373 , Douglas , and is a P . M . of the lodge , and a P . P . G . I . G . of the Province oi Cumberland and Westmorland . He was admitted and installed a Knight of Rome and the Red Cross of Constantine in January , 1884 , in the Dyke ' s Conclave , No .

36 , Cockermouth , and in November , 1884 , he was perfected in the Rose Croix Mount Calvary Chapter , No . 3 . He has served as Steward on two occasions for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the Royal ( Masonic Institution for Girls , and on one forthe Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , He is a member of the Committee of Management of this last mentioned Institution , having been nominated by M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , to that honourable position .

All Saints' Church, Eastworth, Chertsey.

ALL SAINTS' CHURCH , EASTWORTH , CHERTSEY .

On Friday , the 1 st instant , the Bishop of Winchester consecrated the new church of All Saints , Eastworth , in the parish of Chertsey . The story of the founding of the church is briefly told by the following inscription , which is carved on the foundation stone .- "To the Glory of God , and in grateful memory of Manwaring Shurlock , Frederick Lowten Spinks , and William Anthony Herring , thc three chief founders of this Church . This stone was laid on September 27 th , 1900 , by William , Sth Viscount Middleton . The Church was consecrated on All Saints' Day , 1901 . E . R . Parr , M . A ., Vicar of Chertsey , E . T . Madeley and Joseph Hunt , Churchwardens . "

The church is a fine specimen of Decorated Gothic , and is built of brick and Bath stone , in a commanding situation on the Eastworth-road . It consists at present of nave , chancel , side aisle , tower , and vestries , and will seat 300 people . Space is left for the second side aisle to be added later on , which when done will give accommodation for an additional 100 sittings . The building now completed , together with the purchase of the site , cost £ 6000 . The builders are Messrs . Goddard and Sons , Farnham , who have satisfactorily carried out the work under the direction and from designs supplied by Bro , J . Henry Christian , architect to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners .

We are glad to be able to add that Bro . the Rev . E . R . Parr , under whose direction this fine church has been builr , is P . G . C . of England and one of the gifts in the new church is a beautiful font , with this inscription on thi : pedestal : " Dedicated to the Glory of God and to the use of this Church by tbe Chertsey Abbey Lodge and Chapter , No . 2120 . All Saints' Day , 1901 . " A very fine brass ewer has been presented tothe church by Bro . Win . Dix P . M . 2120 , and P . G . D . Surrey , & c .

Altogether the brethren of the Abbey Lodge are to be congratulated on the action thty have so markedly taken in supporting their Vicar and thc Chaplain of their ledge . They have thus permanently associated themselves with him in carrying out a monumer . t of piety and religion which will ever live in Chertsey .

TWO NEW LODGES are shortly to Le consecrated in the . Province of Chester , the Temperance at Liscard and the Egremont at Egremont .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Strong . Man Lodge , No . 45 . The lirst meeting this session of the above ancient and important lodge was held at the Holborn Restaurant , on Monday , the 4 th inst . There were present Bros . John Briggs , M . A ., W . M . ; E . Vidler , S . W . ; F . Bristow , J . W . ; W . G . Mills , P . M ., Treas .: Wm . BriggsM . A . LL . D ., P . M ., Sec . ; H . Durell , S . D . ; A . Hall , J . D . ;

, , S . W . Henton , Org . ; E . M . Hall , I . G . ; J . Berry and G . F . Ward , Stwds . ; Prof . F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . M . ; B . Hall , W . H . Walter , F . Geo . Powell , C . W . Bond , T . S . Leslie , A . G . Peckham , A . W . Randall , E . E . Salt E . Thornicroft , Jas . King , J . H . Selmes , J . Ockleford , and T . Williams , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . F . W . Bramall , P . M . 1420 ; R . W . Bowen , 27 G 9 ; and F . Taverner , 204 G .

The lodge was opened by the W . M . and the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The Secretary , in answer to a question fro . u the W . M ., said that the subscription to the purchase of a suitable souvenir ofthe late Bro . G . S . Symons , P . M ., Treasurer , had been purchased , consisting of a complete set of working tools in ivory and silver for the use of the lodge . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which'was of an excellent character .

At its conclusion , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . and cordially responded to by the brethren . TheW . M ., in proposing the toast of "The King , the Protector of the Craft , " said he was pleased to announce that the very disquieting rumours relative to the King ' s health were dispelled . Those who saw his Majesty on Saturday last thought he looked in perfect health .

" God save the King" was sung . In proposing the toast ot "The M . W . G . Master , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , K . G . ; the M . W . Pro G . Master , the Right Hon . the Earl Amherst ; the R . W . Dep . G . Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . said that , from his own Masonic experience , they had great and important duties , which they conscientiously fulfilled . He regretted that no Grand Officer was present to reply to the toast .

Bro . H . G . Mills , P . M ., Treas ., gave "The Health of the W . M . " He observed that there were three different kinds of toasts—first , those of duty ; second , those of ofiice ; ard third , those that came from the heart , and to which all cheerfully respond . He need hardly say it was the third kind they had to do with to-night . He brief !/ sketched the Masonic career of the W . M . The W . M . replied . He said on this occasion he felt more at ease than on the

evening of his installation . He spoke ol the excursion the loJge made to Godstone last year ; how enjoyable it was . He trusted that the conclusion of his year of ofiice would be satisfactory to the brethren and himself . In submitting the toastof " The Visitors , " the W . M . said as it was an informal evening , and its being so wretched and uncomfortable on account of the fog , it was surprising to him there were any visitors at all that evening .

Bro . Bramall , in reply , related a funny story of a Yorkshire man and his beer . He said a Yorkshire man could always get " right there . " Bros . Bowen and Tavener also replied . The W . M . next gave "The Past Masters . " Bros . Driver , P . M ., Mills , P . M ., and Wm . Briggs , P . M ., responded . Bro . Wm . Briggs proposed "The Masonic Charities . " He observed it was the incumbent duty of every member of the lodge to contribute their votes for the different candidates-, who might be aided by the votes of the brethren of the lodge .

It may be here mentioned that the worthy Bro . Wm . Briggs is a well-known liberal supporter of all the Masonic Charities . The toast of " The Officers of the Lodge " was next given , to which the S . W . and J . D . replied . The Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings .

Unity Lodge , No . 71 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . ARTHUR G . EMMS . On the 24 th ult ., the installation and banquet on the occasion of the 154 th anniversary of the above lodge took place at the Suffolk Hotel , Lowestoft . The installation ceremony was performed in the afternoon by the W . M ., Bro . E . C . Shipp , P . M . 71 , when Bro . Arthur G . Emms was installed in the chair . The newly-installed Master then invested the following as his officers for the ensuing yeir : Bros . E . C . Shinp , I . P . M . ; F . Gray , S . W . ; F . Bower , J . W . ; W . B . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg .. Treas . ; W . J .

Wilton , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Sec ; F . Spashett , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . of C . ; Thos . J . Few . S . D . ; R . C . Todd , J . D . ; P . W . Watson , jun ., I . G . ; the Rev . L . J . Elwin , Chap . ; A . C . Kemp , Org . ; T . P . Jary and A . Marker , Stwds . ; and John Symes , Tyler . Among the brethren present at the installation ceremony were Bros . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ; Annes ,- , Prov . G . Sec ; H . Allard , P . M . ; the W . M . and several Past Masters from the sister lodge , St . Margaret , No . 1452 ; the Rev . J . H . Pilkington , P . S . G . W . ; and others , the brethren present at the installation ceremony numbering about Co .

The banquet took place in the evening , and at thc conclusion ) toasts were submitted , including "The King and the Craft ; " " H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , M . W . G . Master ; " "The M . W . Pro G . M ., the R . W . Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past ; " "The R . W . Prov . G . M ., Lord Henniker ; the W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . N . Tracey , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ; and the rest of the Prov . G . O . ficers , Present and Past ; " " The W . M . ; " " The Installing and I . P . M ., Bro . E . C . Ship , P . M . ; " " The W . M ., Past Masters , and Brethren of the Sister Lodge , St . Margaret , No . 1452 ; " " The Visitors ; " " The Masonic Charities ; " and others .

St . George's Lodge , No . 242-The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Doncaster , on Friday evening , the ist instant . Present : Bros . J . Shires , W . M . j J . W . Hainsworth , I . P . M . ; J . Dennison , J . W . ; Geo . Smirh , Treas . ; H . C . White . Sec ; A . W . Fretwell , P . A . G . D . C , Chap . ; J . Hurst , S . D . ; J . Charles , I . G . ; F . Duff , Org . ; W . H . Ord , G . Fennell , and F . W . Deighton , Stwds . ; J . Marsden , Tyler ; E . J . Pratt , A < st . Tyler ; Fretwell , P . A . G . D . C , Charity Steward ; T . W . Turner , Almoner ; C . Goldthorpe , P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . H . Pawson , P . P . G . R . ; G . W . Laughton , G . F . Carter , H . VV . Snelling , Geo . Fennel ! , D . Charles , and others . Bro . J . Constable , 2210 , P . P . G S . B ., was a visitor .

Bros . G . F . Carter and D . Charles were passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M ., Bro . Denison giving the working tools , Bro . Turner the T . board , and Bro . Hainswoith the charge , Thebrethren 1 fterwards adjourned to the ante-room for light supper , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

Isaac Newton University Lodge , No . 859 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . W . J . ARM 1 TAGE , M . A ., P . P . G . P . The installation meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Cambridge , on Tuesday , the ayth ult ., when Bro . the Rev . A . L . Brown installed his successor , in the presence of a number of distirguished brethren . The following is a list of the officers for the ensuing year : Bros . W . 1 . Arrnitage , M . A ., P . P . G . Purst . ( Emmanuel College ) , W . M . ; the Rev . A . L . Brown , M . A ., P . G . Chap . ( Selwyn College ) , I . P . M . ; H . G . Comber , M . A ., P . G . S . ( Pimbroke . College ) , S . W . ; J . H . Widdicombe , M . A . ( Downing College ) . J-W . ; the Rtv . F . G . Channon , M . A . ( Corpus Christ ! College ) , Chap . ; W . G .

Bell , M . A ., P . P . G . Reg . ( Trinity Hall ) , Treas . ; the Rev . D . Hall , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., Sec . j S . R . VanUuzen ( Trinity College ) , S . D . ; R . M . Berkeley ( Emmanuel College ) , J . D . ; I . G . llaclt ( Trinity Hall ) , I . G . : C . C . G . Roberts ( Trinity College ) , Org . ; W . Uurnford , M . A . ( King ' s College ) , D . C ; F . ] . Escomue ( Trinity Hall ) , A . 1 . Pilchard ( Ouecn ' s College ) , and A . Stone , B . A . ( King ' s College ) , A . D . Cs . ; Dr . ] . II . C Dalton , P . l' . G . Stwd . ( Trinity College ) , A . N . Fynes-Uinton , M . A . ( Trinity Hall ) , F . R . Bullard ( Tiinity HaU ) , E . S . Hervey ( Trinity College ) , R . E . Jones ( Clare College ) , and W . II . Robinson , U . A . ( Downing College ) , Stwds . ; and C . H . Ellis , P . G . T ., and G . Allen . * Tylers .