Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ST . JAMES'S CHAPTER ( No . 2 ) . —The monthly meeting of this chapter took place at Freemasons' Hall last Wednesday week , when , under Comp . E . Letchworth , M . E . Z ., Bro . W . H . Grimston ( better known perhaps as Bro . VV . Kendal ) was most ably exalted to the Supreme Degree of the Royal Arch . The election for

officers for 1 SS 3-S 4 took place , and after the normal business the companions adjourned to the social circle , where a most pleasant evening was spent , as always is the case with No . 2 . There was a good muster of the companions . At the next meeting E . Comp . Major Davis , H ., will be installed as 1 st Principal of the chapter by M . E . Comp . E . Letchworth , then I . P . Z .

KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . —This prosperous chapter held a convocation at the Horns Tavern , Kennington-park , on the istinst ., when there were present among others Comps . H . Higgins , Z . ; Speedy , II . ; Webb , J . ; Appleton , S . N . ; G . Everett , jun ., S . E . ; George ' Everett , P . Z ., Treas . ; Kohler , P . S . ; Cooper and Avhng , Assistants ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., l . P . Z . ;

VV . Mann , P . Z . ; H . J . Lardner , Palmer , Payne , and others . The visitors were Comps . Haslitt , P . Z . Prudent Brethren , and Collison . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bros . H . Salter and C . Sims , SGi , and J . Plowman , 975 , ' and it proving to be unanimous they were ably exalted as Royal

Arch Masons by the M . E . Z ., with the assistance ot his olticers . The election ot the Principals and officers then took place with the following result : Comps . Speedy , M . E . Z . ; Webb , H . ; Appleton , J . ; Kohler , S . N . ; G . Everett , jun ., S . E . ; George Everett , Treas . ; Cooper , P . S . ; and Daly , Janitor . The Audit Committee having been

appointed , a Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to the outgoing M . E . Z . The convocation was then closed and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual routine of toasts was gone through . "The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by the

l . P . Z . Comp . Higgins in the course of his reply said that he had been exceedingly gratified with the results of his year of office . Several excellent brethren had been exalted into the Degree , and the most perfect harmony had prevailed throughout the chapter . In conclusion he thanked his officers for the great assistance that they had rendered him .

" The Exaltees" followed , and in response Comps . Salter , Sims , and Plummer made able replies . "The Visitors" came next in order , and this toast was duly acknowledged by Comps . Haslitt and Collison . The toast of "The Second and Third Principals" was cordially proposed , and was replied to by Comp . Webb in the absence of his colleague . " The Past Principals" was responded to by Comp .

Walls . To the toast of " The Officers " Comps . Everett , Everett , jun ., Appleton , Cooper , and Ayling replied . The proceedings then terminated .

COLNE . —Cana Chapter ( No . 1 : 6 ) . —This is believed to be the oldest working chapter in England , having been consecrated on the 12 th of May , 1769 , under a warrant granted by the old Grand Royal Arch Charter of Compact , on whose register it stood as No . 5 until the commencement of the present century , when it took the number of the lodge to which it was attached in

accordance with the regulations of the present Grand Chapter . The chapter still possesses and maintains many of its primitive adornments , such as the aprons worn in the chapter which are supposed to have been purchased in 17 S 3 , as shown by the following items in the Treasurer's book of that date , viz .: — " 17 S 3 , April 6 . By cash for 16 skins for aprons at I 4 d ., iSs . Sd . ; ditto 30 yards of

ribin and silk , 5 s . 4 d . ; paid John Ellis for aprons making , 10 s . " The peculiar head gear worn by the three Principals and the old fashioned pedestal and banners also tend to give the chapter an extremely quaint appearance . The members met at the Swan Hotel on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., at five o ' clock , when the chapter was opened by Comp . Mason , M . E . Z ., Richard Nelson , P . Z . 126 , acting

H ., and John Bollard , J . There were also present Comps . James Townsend , S . E . ; Thomas Varley , S . N . ; George Townsend , E . Bird , H . Brooker-Carey , James Smallpage , and others . Visitors : Comps . J . H . Silitoe , P . Z . 645 , 1387 , P . P . G . 1 st Assist . Soj . ; R . Nelson , P . Z . 12 G ; and R . VV . Waterson , Z . 126 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read

and confirmed Comp . Silitoe installed the Principals elect in their respective chairs , viz ., Comps . Thos . Mason , Z . ; J . Bollard , H . ; and H . Booker-Carey , J ., and afterwards invested the following officers : Comps . Jas . Townsend , S . E . and Treas . ; jas . Varley , S . N . ; George Townsend , P . S . ; E . Bird , 1 st A . S . ; and Jas . Smallpage , 2 nd A . S . At the close of the ceremony the M . E . Z . proposed a vote

of thanks to Comp . Silitoe for his services , which was seconded and carried with acclamation , and such vote was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . The chapter was then closed and the companions adjourned to refreshments . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly proposed and honoured , Comp . H . Booker-Carey proposed

"The Health of Comp . Silitoe , " and in doing so he stated that he had witnessed Comp . Silitoe ' s performance of the installation ceremony at Burnley some two months since , and he then determined to propose that this chapter should invite him to install their Principals . He was glad to say that every member when he submitted that proposition concurred in that desire . He further said that he had

accidentally mentioned to Comp . Sillitoe that they possessed some very old books and papers , and at his request he sent one or two for his inspection , which resulted in Comp . Sillitoe ' s spending some time that afternoon overhauling their old books , and he believed that something would arise from that labour which would add much to the dignity and

honour of their chapter . He concluded by eulogising in the highest terms the manner in which Comp . Sillitoe had performed the ceremony of installation . Comp . Mason , Z ., said that he could not allow that toast to be drunk without endorsing all that had been said by Comp . Carey , and he would add that as this was Comp . Sillitoe ' s first visit to Colne he hoped it would not be his last by many ,

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The toast was enthusiastically received , and Comp . Sillitoe in responding assured the companions that it had been to him a most interesting and enjoyable visit , for besides having had the honour and pleasure of installing the Principal in a chapter of such antiquity he had derived much information and amusement from the inspection of their old books and manuscripts , and he felt little doubt that with the aid of the documents placed in his possession

he should be able to prove the continuous working of the chapter from its consecration , thereby entitling the members to wear the centenary jewel ( at the present time worn only by one chapter , which was consecrated some years later than theirs ) . As to future visits , he should be glad to go over to Colne , notwithstanding the distance , if they would find him some work to do in the shape of the exaltation of candidates .

"The Health of the Burnley Companions was proposed by Comp . 'Townsend , who expressed the deep obligations that chapter was under for the interest they had from time to time taken in its welfare . Comp . Waterson responded , when the visitors were compelled to leave in order to catch their trains . Other toasts followed and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

YORK . —Hilda Chapter ( No . 23 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Queen ' s Hotel , on the 2 nd inst . Bro . Rev . W . C . Lukis occupied the chair . Successful ballots were taken for Bro . W . Brown , 1611 , as a candidate , and for Bros . Major McGachen , Royal Naval Chapter , and Rev . VV . Valentine , Talbot Chapter , as joining members . Bro . S . Middleton , the M . W . S . elect , was then in-0

stalled in the chair by Bro . J . S . Woodall , 32 , the newlyinstalled VV . M . afterwards giving the concluding addresses to the brethren . The officers were appointed as follows : Bros . Millington , H . P . ; A . T . B . Turner , 1 st Gen . ; G . Simpson , 2 nd Gen . ; E . J . de Salis , G . M . ; M . M . Reynard , Raphael ; Major McGachen , C . of G . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . W . S ., Treas . and Rec The members afterwards dined together .

Rosicrucian Society.

Rosicrucian Society ..

BOLTON . —Lancashire College . —The regular meeting of this college took place on the 3 rd inst ., when the following fratrcs were present : M . W . Fratres G . P . Brockbank , Hon . IX ° , Suffragan Adept ; C . F . Matier , Hon . IX ; V . W . Fratres J . D . Murray , Celebrant ; G . L . Campbell , Sec . Gen . ; Fratres VV . VV . Wylde , Sec ; A . Middleton , 1 st Antient ; H . T . Byrom , 2 ndAntient ; A . H . Crossley , isr Antient ; R . B . Seddon , C . of N . ; J . Barrett ,

Herald ; W . Nicholl , Torchbearer ; T . C . Thorburn , W . Wall , J . Marsden , F . A . Huet , J . M . Kerr , T . Morris , and A . H . Jefferis . 'The college was opened in due form by the V . W . Celebrant , and Bros . W . Johnson , Sec . 1335 , Edward Barber , W . W . Cotton , and H . G . Bell , all Past Masters of No . 113 , the candidates for the evening being present were received into the grade of Zelator . M . W . Frater G . P .

Brockbank was unanimously recommended by the college to the High Council as Chief Adept , and successor to the late Frater T . Entwisle , Chief Adept . The following resolution , proposed by M . W . Frater C . F . Matier and seconded by the V . W . Celebrant , was carried unanimousl y : "That this Lancashire College of the Society of Rosicrucians in England hereby records its deep sorrow

on the death of the late I nomas Entwisle , Chief Adept , and testifies to the eminent qualities which , distinguishing him as a man and a Mason , had raised him to a high place amongst the rulers of the Craft . " 'The M . C . was then dissolved , the next meeting taking place at Wigan , and the fratres adjourned to the banqueting room at the Commercial Hotel .

Cryptic Masonry.

Cryptic Masonry .

GRAND MASTERS COUNCIL ( No . 1 ) . —A meeting of this highly prosperous council was held on the 5 th inst . at the Masonic Rooms , Red Lion-square , Holborn . Amongst those in attendance were Bros . T . C . Walls , T . I . M ., & c . ; T . Poore , D . M . ; D . M . Dewar , G . R ., & c ; L . Loveland , Capt . George Lambert , Charles Driver , Major Dunbar , T . Cubitt , Dr . Mickey , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read

and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bros . Inglis , Fountain , Margett , Bates , Ward , McLeod , and Meashew , and it proving to be unanimous they were duly admitted and received into the Degrees of M . E . M ., R . M ., S . M ., and S . E . M ., the four ceremonies being performed and delivered by the T . I . M ., ably assisted by Bros . Poore , Dewar , and Dunbar . The sum of 10 guineas was voted to thejist of Bro . D . M . Dewar as a Steward at the ensuing

festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The council was closed and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent dinner was served in the Colonel's Room . Upon the removal of the cloth a few toasts were given . Bros . Poore and Dewar responded upon behalf of " The Grand Officers .

"The Health of the T . I . M . " was proposed by : Bro . Poore , and duly acknowledged b y Bro . Walls . The toast of "The Newly-Initiated Brethren " was cordially drunk , and responded to by Bros . Inglis , Fountain , McLeod , and others . "The Health of the Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Poore , Loveland , and Lambert , who replied , brought this highly successful meeting to a conclusion .

MONEY LENT . Advances on Property . Loans Negotiated . — £ 5 to £ 1000 , with and without securities , at moderate Interest upon Promissory Notes , repayable at a fixed period , or by instalments ; also upon Deeds , Life Policies , Furniture , Jewellery , Shares , Warrants , Stocks

& c Prompt attention , with secrecy . Trade bills discounted . Deposits received . TUB LONDON BANK , 71 , Fleet-street , E . C . ; SS , High-street , Islington , N . ; and 113 , Church-street , Edgware-road , VV . Open daily Forms gratis . Established 1 S 3 S . E . J . READ , Secretary . — [ Auvr . ]

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . H . L . WAIN . Many brethren of the Province of Kent will hear with regret that Bro . H . L . Wain , the proprietor of the Bull ' s Head Hotel , Chislehurst , died on the 29 th ult ., after a very painful illness at the early age of 45 . The deceased was a member of the Chislehurst Lodge , No . 1531 , and much of the pleasure the members derived on the occasion of their meetings was enhanced by the genial manner in which the

duties ot host were discharged by our late brother . The funeral took place on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., every possible mark of respect being shown by the residents of the village . Between 50 and Go friends and neighbours followed , the members of the Chislehurst Volunteer Fire Brigade in uniform ( of which the deceased was captain ) preceding the

coffin , and then formed on each side of the churchyard gate whilst the mournful cortege passed into the church . lhe members of the Foots Cray Brigade were also present in plain clothes . The lodge was represented by Bros . Hollis , Treas . ; H . B . Taylor , Sec . ; John Puck , S . D . ; Brailey , and Holding . The VV . M ., Bro . J . R . Behenna , would have attended if he had not been on the Continent .

BRO . GEORGE WELLERD , P . M ., TREAS ., No . 40 . A very sad and sudden bereavement has befallen the Derwent Lodge , No . 40 , at Hastings , by the death under somewhat distressing circumstances of Bro . Geo . Wellerd , the oldest member , P . M ., and for 34 years Treasurer to the lodge . 'The deceased who was 63 years of age had carried on business for many years as a butcher at George-street , Hastings , according to the evidence of the son before the

Borough Coroner ( Bro . C . Davenport Jones ) , it appears that Charles Wellerd who was in the employ of the deceased , and that at seven o ' clock on Friday morning , the 2 nd inst ., he reached the shop , when he opened the door he looked round tor his father , and found him as he thought , leaning over a pickle tub , finding he did not move he dragged him out and laid him on the ground . There had been a piece of beef about 24 pounds hanging

over the tub when he left on the preceding evening , he then noticed it lying between the tub and the bench . He called his mother and sent immediately for the doctor , but before he arrived he could tell his father was dead . Dr . Underwood who had been his medical attendant for upwards of 25 years stated that he saw . the deceased last month and noticed he had become much thinner and appeared mentally depressed ; his tone and

strength had greatly diminished , and being naturally of a bright , cheerful , and active disposition , he noticed it more particularly . He prescribed for him . Witness came to see him this morning and most carefully examined the body , but found no marks of violence . His impression was that in reaching down the heavy piece of beef the extra exertion had broken a blood vessel or some vessel on the brain and brought on a fit of apoplexy , in which . he fell

forward across the tub . The immediate cause of death was asphyxia by his head being immersed in the brine , but the cause that led to it was produced by apoplexy . His opinion was that the deceased ' came to his death by drowning . The coroner ' s jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony . His sudden death created a profound sensation in the town and neighbourhood , where he was well known and highly esteemed . At the funeral , which took

place at Ore Cemetery on Wednesday last , there was a large gathering of brethren all anxious to pay their last token of respect to his memory . lhe service was most impressively conducted by Bro . the Rev . J . W . Puftick , Chaplain to the lodge and rector of Alfriston , Sussex . Amongst those present we noticed Bros . 'Thomas Trollope , M . D ., P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 40 , 1 S 42 , 1 S 20 ; Charles VV . Duke , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M . 40 , W . M . 11 S 4

John Dorman , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . 40 ; John Howell , P . M . 40 ; Arthur Wells , P . M . 40 ; Edward W . Hennah , I . P . M . 40 ; J . Pierce , W . M . 40 ; W . H . Russell , S . W . 40 '; Rev . J . W . Puttick , Chap . 40 ; G . F . Wood , Sec . 40 ; H . F . Crossthwaite , J . D . 40 ; R . J . Reed , Steward 40 ; George Gaze , George Veness , Hayter , C . Hallett , F . Duke , H . Gloyns , Kubie , M . J . Jennings , T . H . Case ,

J . Emmerson , P . Robinson , and H . Hill , also all of No . 40 ; C . H . Pearson , 225 ; T . H . Wadd , S . W . 1 S 42 ; D . L . Ward , J . W . 1 S 42 ; F . J . Mann , I . G . 1 S 42 ; ' Chas . Chandler , P . P . G . P ., P . M . 11 S 4 ; J . B . Sargent , I . P . M . 11 S 4 ; A . D . VVomersley , 11 S 4 ; R . M . Lambert , 1184 ; VV . E . Skinner , 11 S 4 ; Henry Kimm , 11 S 4 ( Freemason ); and many others .

Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

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BIRTHS . COOPER . —On the 4 th , inst ., at Peabody-road , North Camp , Aldershot , the wife of Capt . C . D . Cooper , of a son . GRII riTH . —On the 4 th inst ., at Beckenham , the wife of the Rev . G . O . F . Griffith , of a daughter .

MARRIAGE . REES—SPEARING . —On the 3 rd inst ., at All Souls , Langham-place , VV . D . Rees , of Liverpool , to Annie , daughter of J . Spearing , of Brighton . DEATHS .

MARSH . —On the 4 th inst ., at her residence , Tunbridge Wells , in her G 6 th year , Eliza , widow of the late Bro . Charles Marsh , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . S . D . Somerset . STA 1 N FORTH . —On the 4 th inst ., at Shanklin , Isle of Wight , Major-Gen . Charles Raper Stainfoith ; aged 55 .

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