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t u working of the ceremonies did not apply , as he '" ii confidently declare that he had neither introduced c 0 ' oppressed , but taught the ritual in the precise form he n ° a received it . In conclusion , he expressed a hope of ting "ie brethren round the festive board upon many ff occasions . The next toast proposed was that of << Thc Visitors , " of whom there were some twenty present . Abbott , W . M . 76 ; , briefly responded . Bro . Griffin
h ri proposed " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Bumstead , " ho he said , had , to some extent , retired from Craft Masonry and identified himself with the Royal Arch Derce but nevertheless by his working on that evening had * j , oWn that he was no stranger to Craft ritual . He hoped s , -m e future time , on a similar occasion , again to attend
, Wellington Lodge of Instruction , where he had received his firs 1 , essons ' Freemasonry . The W . M . then proposed ¦ 'The Hon . Secretary . " Bro . Gibson , in returning thanks , ouoted some statistics " to show that the attendance at the lodge of instruction during the financial year just expired had attained a satisfactory increase upon previous years . followedand
The toast of " The Officers of the Lod ^ e " , was acknowledged briefly by Bros . Batchelor , Hutchings , Catterson , Hpnt , and Price . The Tyler ' s toast was subsequentl y given , and terminated one of the most successful festivals given by this lodge of instruction for many years past . The pleasures of the evening were enhanced by the vocal efforts of several of the brethren , both members and
visitors . FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1288 ) . — The Fifteen Sections were worked at this lodge by the members of the Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , by invitation , on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Earl Russell , Islcdon-road , Holloway—Bros . R . G . Tolmie , W . M . 861 , W . M . ; G . H . Saul , W . M . 1201 , S . W . ; L . R . Rogers , P . M . 902 , J . W .
FIRST LECTURE . 1 st Section Bro . A . W . Fenner , S . D . 1 ( 193 2 „ 1 „ ... ; .. „ J . Gibbs , A . D . C . 1178 . 3 rd , „ G . H . Saul , W . M . 1201 . 4 th „ . " ... „ A . W . Fenner , S . D . 1693 5 th „ „ G . H . Saul , W . M . 1201 . 6 th , „ Gardiner . ; th „ ... ... „ L . R . Rogers , P . M . 902 .
SECOND LECTURE . 8 th „ „ Pelikan , 1602 . 9 th „ C . Lorkin , J . D . 1 ^ 24 . 10 th , R . G . Tolmie , W . M . 861 nth „ H . P . Isaac , S . W . 1693 . nth „ F . G . Chant .
Timin LECTURE . 13 th „ „ J . A . Powell , S . W . 186 . 14 th „ „ H . P . Isaac , S . W . 1693 . 15 th „ „ J . A . Powell , S . W . 186 . Present : Bros . R . f . Tolmie , W . M . 861 , W . M . ; G . H . Saul , W . M . i 2 or , S . W . ; L . R . Rogers , P . M . 902 , J . W . ; A . W . Fenner , S . D . 1693 , S . D . ; J . M . Yeomans , J . D . ;
J . Oldis , l . G . ; H . B . D . Dunn , J . W . 16 95 , Hon . Sec ; Past Masters , Bros . P . Dickinson . J . Eldridge , J . Yeomans , L . R . Rogers , Tolmie , H . Hollis . Brethren : Bros . J . Gibbs , T . Press , W . Payne , F . Brown , J . Greenfield , T . Trcmere , F . G . Chant , A . Goode , U . J . Upton , S . Beattie , G . D . < Edmunds , J . Alderson , J . H , Peach , Frodsham , W . Ear ' , Blackie , J . Swinyard , H . P . Isaac , Pelikan , J . A .
Powell , C . Lorkin , A . W . Fenner , H . B . D . Dunn , Campbell , Gardner . Bros . S . Beattie , of Lodge 1507 ; Earl , 16 95 ! ^ Swinyard , were elected joining members . Bro . R . G . Tolmie , W . M . 861 , was elected an honorary member of the lodge , and a vote of thanks was accorded to him and entered on the lodge minutes . Great praise is due to the presiding officers and brethren who assisted them for the able and efficient manner in which the work was performed .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —This lodge held its meeting at the Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston , on the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . J . Lorkin , W . M . ; F . Carr , S . W . ; A . McMillan , J . W . ; C Lotkin , J . D . ; C . Olley , l . G . ; W . Fieldwick , Preceptor ; J . Williams , Sec . ; and several other brethren . The lodge was opened in ancient form with solemn prayer . The
minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . A . R . Olley , being the candidate . Bro . J . Lorkin , assisted by the brethren , worked the First . Third , and Fourth Sections of the Lecture . Bro . J . Lorkin , assisted by Bro . F . Carr , worked 'he Second Section of the Lecture . The lodge was advanced
' 0 the Third Degree , and then closed down , Bro . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . McMillan seconded , that Bro . Carr be W . M . for the following Wednesday , 14 th inst . : carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the Sood 0 f Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in ancient lor m . Time of meeting from 8 till 10 .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . ' 558 ) . —This lodge held its usual meeting on Wednesday evening , the 30 th ult ., in the class room of the Sutherland ^ hapel , 346 , Walworth-road , S . E . There were present " ° s . T . E . Walker , W . M . ; Power , S . W . ; Williams , J . W . ; "takes , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; Lawrence , I . G . ; Corpe , reas . ; WalkerSec . DannPreceptorand other
breth-, ; , , en . Tl . e lodge was opened , and the minutes of the Previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of lod ' atlCn was rehearsed , Bro . Corpe as candidate . The f 0 *> . was opened in the Second Degree , and the questions th' " j ! . ' £ were answered . The lodge was then opened in turd Degree , and the ceremony of raising was duly
WT ' " Brooke acting as candidate . The lodge as then closed down to the First Degree . The S . W . s elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks j „ s . ^ nimously given to the W . M . for his efficient work-5 in the chair . The meetings in its new quarters are
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most satisfactory , there being a much larger attendance than formerly , while the members continue to express satisfaction at the labour being disassociated with refreshment .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) . — This meeting being election night , a large mustering of the brethren took place . Comp . Willing , M . E . Z ., presided , assisted by Comps . J . R . Stacey , H . ; W . J . Ferguson , J . i T . A . Adams , P . Z . ; W . M . Stiles , Scribe , E . ; C W . Hudson , Scribe N . ; H . Stiles , as P . Z . ( Comp . J . Douglass being absent owing to the production of a new piece , "Two
Reigns , " at the Park Theatre , by the M . E . Z . and Comp . Leonard Rae ) . Companions present included Comps . Gilbert , Daniels , Humphreys , Deller , Holt , Cook , Edmonds , Beattie , and others . Visitors : Comps . E . Swanborough ( Strand Theatre ) , Eldridge , and others . After the minutes were read and confirmed , Bros . F . Johnson , Van der Pump , and Dimsdale were balloted for and exalted to the R . \ .
Degree . The election of officers was then proceeded with , when the following companions were unanimously elected for the ensuing year : E . Comps . Stacey , H ., M . E . Z . ; Ferguson , J ., H . ; Stiles , S . E ., J . ; Willing , P . Z ., Treas . ; Comps . Hudson , S . N ., S . E . ; Douglass , P . S ., S . N . ; H . Stiles , A . S ., P . ST ; Barnes , Janitor . A . hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . J . Willing for his services as First Principal and founder of the chapter , accompanied with a
jewel of the value of £ 10 10 s ., the latter , by the earnest wish of the M . E . Z ., being reduced to the value of £$ ss . The progress of this chapter has been very rapid , and must give great satisfaction to the companions . They muster over forty in number , and bid fair to become one of the strongest and most important chapters in London . The companions adjourned to banquet about half-past seven , and spent a pleasant evening , breaking up at ten o ' clock .
WARRINGTON . —Elias Ashmole Chapter ( No . 148 ) . —An emergency convocation of this chapter was held on Monday evening , the 5 th inst ., at the Chapter Rooms , Sankey-street , at half-past six . The M . E . Z ., Comp . John Bowes , assisted by E . Comps . R . Brierley , P . Z ., as H . ; James Jackson , J . ; D . W . Finney , P . '/ -. ; and P . J . Edelsten , P . Z ., P . S ., opened the chapter , after which the rest of the
companions were admitted . Amongst those present we noticed Comps . Potter , W . H . Robinson , Jos . Pickthall , Dr . Evans , W . Richardson , J no . Armstrong , and Dr . Joseph . Comps Percival Pearce , No . 62 , and W . Taylor , No . 220 , were visitors . The M . E . Z . then announced that the business of the meeting was to ballot for , " and , if elected , to exalt Bros . Charles Skinner , Arthur Peake , James Charlton , and
Richard Starkey . The ballot box having been sent round respectively for the four biethren , and each case being unanimously in favour and , being present , they were exalted in ample form by the M . E . Z ., who also tlelivered the mystic lecture . The symbolic and historic lectures were given by Ex . Comps . Finney , P . Z ., and James Jackson , J . There being no further business the chapter closed with the usual solemnities .
Obituary.
Obituary .
CHARLES BRYANT PAYNE . ^ TTZ It is only a week since the Grand Festival and the investiture of officers for the year , and we have to chronicle the decease of the well-known and dearly loved Bro . Charles Bryant Payne , who has filled the offices of G . Tyler of the G . Lodge , and G . Janitor of G . Chapter of England , for upwards of twenty years . He had been ill some time , and
it was the remark of many brethren in Grand Lodge that he then appeared very poorly . It was only , however , on Monday that he gave up and took to his bed ; he died on the following evening . His genial disposition and real Masonic character endeared him to all who knew him . He was initiated in the Industry Lodge , No . 186 , London , on 26 th Nov ., 1833 , and was a member some years . He joined the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , London , 2 nd April ,
1857 , ana" was W . M . in 1862 ; exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in Moriah Chapter , No . 9 , 3 rd Jan ., 1839 ; joined the Domatic Chapter , No . 177 , 25 th June , 1857 , served the Three Chairs and M . E . Z . in 1868 . He was appointed G . Tyler and G . Janitor in 1857 . We think it may safely be said of him that he never did an unkind action to any one , and , we believe , has not left an enemy , or one who would speak unkindly of him .
W . BRO . HARRY JOHN FREW , P . M . No . 825 . By the mail leaving England to-day our brethren in India will receive the sorrowful intelligence of the loss they have sustained by the death of W . Bro . Harry John Frew , P . M . of Lodge Excelsior , No . 825 of England . Bro . Frew was for the last fourteen years an officer of the Treasury in Calcutta , and in 1874 he was selected by the Government
forthe arduous and responsible charge of the public accounts connected with famine expenditure in Bengal , for which duty he was deputed to the distressed districts of Behar and Tirhoot . There his health began to give way , but he laboured on up to the termination of the relief measures conducted by SirR . Temple , K . C . S . I ., the present Governor of Bombay . Bro . Frew remained at his post in Calcutta for months afterwards , until his health entirely broke down
and he was compelled to return home . About two months ago pleuro-pneumonia set in , and after a period of acute suffering , borne with patient resignation—whilst he was throughout supported by the gentle ministrations of a devoted wife—he , on the 1 st instant , entered into his rest , at the age of thirty-four years . His remains were interred in the Honor Oak Cemetery on Monday last , and at the funeral both his lodge and chapter were
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represented by R . W . Bro . Thomas Jones , P . G . S . W . of Bengal , P . M . of Lodge Excelsior , and P . Z . of Chapter Hope , No . 109 . The generous and amiable disposition of our deceased brother gained for him many friends in IneUa , while his talents and zeal in Masonry brought him
forward at an unusually early period of life to high office and distinction in the Craft . In 1874 , at the age of twentyeight years , he was installed as W . M . of Lodge " Excelsior , " and was afterwards elevated to the chair of Third Principal in Chapter " Hope . " " Pulvis et umbra sumus ;
Quis scit an adjiciant hodiernae crastina summa : Tempora Di Superi ?"
BRO . H . WINTON . The East Sussex Netcs reports that on Monday , the 28 th ult ., was interred at St . Michael ' s Cemetery , Lewes , the remains of the late Bro . Harry Winton , who died at his residence , Chace Green , Enfield , on the 21 st ult . He was an old Lewes townsman , and was born at Horsham in May , 1799 . The deceased was a zealous Freemason of
the South Saxon Lodge , and did much to advance the interests of the Craft . He was instrumental in securing the Castle Keep in perpetuity for the Freemasons from the late T . R . Kemp , Esq ., M . P ., and was Master of Ceremonies of the Masonic deputation on the reception of the late King William IV . and Queen Adelaide , on the occasion of their visit to Lewes . About the year 1835 he
received an appointment under Government and left Lewes for Brighton , on which occasion he was presented by the Masonic body of Sussex with a service of plate and his portrait as a mark of esteem . After some years of active service the Government accorded him a retiring allowance , and he passed many years in retirement , devoted to the pursuit of organic chemistry , the outcome of his labours
being some useful chemical processes and patented inventions . He was an indefatigable worker in behalf of Masonic Provident Institutions . The deceased was always greatly attached to Lewes , and was buried there at his own desire . The body was conveyed by train , and the hearse , which left the railway station at three o ' clock on Tuesday
afternoon , was followed by Mr . H . J . L . Winton , Mr . E . W . Winton , and Mr . D . Winton ( sons ) , also by Mr . W . K . J . Langridge . At the White Hart Hotel the following Freemasons joined the cortege : —Bros . S . Tanner , W . M . South Saxon Lodge ; G . Stone ( Newhaven ) , J . C . Lucas , J Inskip , H . Wingham , Jos . Farncombe , R . H . Ellman , A . Holman , Lenny , Honey , and several old townsmen .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Northumberland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF NORTHUMBERLAND .
A convocation of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Northumberlanel was held on Tuesday week , the 29 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Grainger-strcet West , Newcastle , under the banner of the Tyne Chapter . The chapter was opened by the Three Grand Principals , assisted by
the companions present , among whom we noticed Comps . Lonsdale M . Cockroft , Prov . Grand Supt . ; W . Twizell , P . G . H . ; J . S . Challoner , P . G . J . ; J . S . Wilson , P . G . E . ; A . Potter , P . G . N . ; John Ridsdale , P . G . P . S . ; T . Blenkinsop , P . G . A . S . ; George Thompson , Prov . G . Treas . ; Paul O . Smith , P . G . S . B . ; G . A . Allan , P . G . Std . Br . ; F . D . Davis , P . G . D . of C . ; W . J . Ward , G . I . Dean , Mean ,
Guthrie , A . Mustart , and others . The minutes of the last convocation were read , and the roll of Chapters was then called , as follows : 1 . Chap . De Swinburne No . 24 2 . „ De Sussex „ 406 3 . „ De Ogle „ 431
4 . „ St . Peter ' s , ; 481 5 . „ Tyne „ 991 Very gratifying reports of all the chapters were given by the representatives of their prosperous and harmonious state . The report of the Provincial Fund was read , to the effect that they had examined and audited the Treasurer ' s accounts , and found the balance in hand to be £ 12 4 s . ( 3 d .
The report was confirmed . The Provincial Grand Treasurer ' s report was then read , received and adopted . Comp . George Thompson was unanimously re-elected Provincial Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year . The following propositioH was received from Comp . Wm . Twizell , seconded by Comp . Challoner , that the balance of £ 12 4 s . 6 d . in the Treasurer ' s hands be invested in the
Monarch Building Society . The Provincial Grand Superintendent , Comp . L . M . Cockroft , then appointed and invested the following companions as his officers for the ensuing year : M . E . Comp . John Straker Wilson ... Prov . G . H . „ A . Potter Prov . G . I .
„ John Ridsdale Prov . G . E . „ W . J . Ward Prov . G . N . „ T . Blenkinsop Prov . G . P . S . „ Mein Prov . G . A . S . „ Guthrie Prov . G . J . A . S . „ Geo . Thompson ( elected ) Prov . G . Treas . ' . "•• „ G . I . Dean Prov . G . Reg .
„ Underwood Prov . G . S . B . „ Montgomery Prov . G . St . Br . „ E . D . Davis Prov . G . D . of C . „ Thos . Smith Prov . G . Org . ,, Curry Prov . G . Janitor . " JM , ] Prov . G . Stewards . veiu
„ J ... ... j The Provincial Grand Superintendent announced that the meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter will be held under the banner of Chapter De Swinburne . There being no further business the Provincial Grand Chapter was closed in solemn form .
The Royal Savoy Lodge has decided to hold the annual summer festival under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Willing , on the fourth Thursday in July .
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t u working of the ceremonies did not apply , as he '" ii confidently declare that he had neither introduced c 0 ' oppressed , but taught the ritual in the precise form he n ° a received it . In conclusion , he expressed a hope of ting "ie brethren round the festive board upon many ff occasions . The next toast proposed was that of << Thc Visitors , " of whom there were some twenty present . Abbott , W . M . 76 ; , briefly responded . Bro . Griffin
h ri proposed " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Bumstead , " ho he said , had , to some extent , retired from Craft Masonry and identified himself with the Royal Arch Derce but nevertheless by his working on that evening had * j , oWn that he was no stranger to Craft ritual . He hoped s , -m e future time , on a similar occasion , again to attend
, Wellington Lodge of Instruction , where he had received his firs 1 , essons ' Freemasonry . The W . M . then proposed ¦ 'The Hon . Secretary . " Bro . Gibson , in returning thanks , ouoted some statistics " to show that the attendance at the lodge of instruction during the financial year just expired had attained a satisfactory increase upon previous years . followedand
The toast of " The Officers of the Lod ^ e " , was acknowledged briefly by Bros . Batchelor , Hutchings , Catterson , Hpnt , and Price . The Tyler ' s toast was subsequentl y given , and terminated one of the most successful festivals given by this lodge of instruction for many years past . The pleasures of the evening were enhanced by the vocal efforts of several of the brethren , both members and
visitors . FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1288 ) . — The Fifteen Sections were worked at this lodge by the members of the Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , by invitation , on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Earl Russell , Islcdon-road , Holloway—Bros . R . G . Tolmie , W . M . 861 , W . M . ; G . H . Saul , W . M . 1201 , S . W . ; L . R . Rogers , P . M . 902 , J . W .
FIRST LECTURE . 1 st Section Bro . A . W . Fenner , S . D . 1 ( 193 2 „ 1 „ ... ; .. „ J . Gibbs , A . D . C . 1178 . 3 rd , „ G . H . Saul , W . M . 1201 . 4 th „ . " ... „ A . W . Fenner , S . D . 1693 5 th „ „ G . H . Saul , W . M . 1201 . 6 th , „ Gardiner . ; th „ ... ... „ L . R . Rogers , P . M . 902 .
SECOND LECTURE . 8 th „ „ Pelikan , 1602 . 9 th „ C . Lorkin , J . D . 1 ^ 24 . 10 th , R . G . Tolmie , W . M . 861 nth „ H . P . Isaac , S . W . 1693 . nth „ F . G . Chant .
Timin LECTURE . 13 th „ „ J . A . Powell , S . W . 186 . 14 th „ „ H . P . Isaac , S . W . 1693 . 15 th „ „ J . A . Powell , S . W . 186 . Present : Bros . R . f . Tolmie , W . M . 861 , W . M . ; G . H . Saul , W . M . i 2 or , S . W . ; L . R . Rogers , P . M . 902 , J . W . ; A . W . Fenner , S . D . 1693 , S . D . ; J . M . Yeomans , J . D . ;
J . Oldis , l . G . ; H . B . D . Dunn , J . W . 16 95 , Hon . Sec ; Past Masters , Bros . P . Dickinson . J . Eldridge , J . Yeomans , L . R . Rogers , Tolmie , H . Hollis . Brethren : Bros . J . Gibbs , T . Press , W . Payne , F . Brown , J . Greenfield , T . Trcmere , F . G . Chant , A . Goode , U . J . Upton , S . Beattie , G . D . < Edmunds , J . Alderson , J . H , Peach , Frodsham , W . Ear ' , Blackie , J . Swinyard , H . P . Isaac , Pelikan , J . A .
Powell , C . Lorkin , A . W . Fenner , H . B . D . Dunn , Campbell , Gardner . Bros . S . Beattie , of Lodge 1507 ; Earl , 16 95 ! ^ Swinyard , were elected joining members . Bro . R . G . Tolmie , W . M . 861 , was elected an honorary member of the lodge , and a vote of thanks was accorded to him and entered on the lodge minutes . Great praise is due to the presiding officers and brethren who assisted them for the able and efficient manner in which the work was performed .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —This lodge held its meeting at the Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston , on the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . J . Lorkin , W . M . ; F . Carr , S . W . ; A . McMillan , J . W . ; C Lotkin , J . D . ; C . Olley , l . G . ; W . Fieldwick , Preceptor ; J . Williams , Sec . ; and several other brethren . The lodge was opened in ancient form with solemn prayer . The
minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . A . R . Olley , being the candidate . Bro . J . Lorkin , assisted by the brethren , worked the First . Third , and Fourth Sections of the Lecture . Bro . J . Lorkin , assisted by Bro . F . Carr , worked 'he Second Section of the Lecture . The lodge was advanced
' 0 the Third Degree , and then closed down , Bro . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . McMillan seconded , that Bro . Carr be W . M . for the following Wednesday , 14 th inst . : carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the Sood 0 f Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in ancient lor m . Time of meeting from 8 till 10 .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . ' 558 ) . —This lodge held its usual meeting on Wednesday evening , the 30 th ult ., in the class room of the Sutherland ^ hapel , 346 , Walworth-road , S . E . There were present " ° s . T . E . Walker , W . M . ; Power , S . W . ; Williams , J . W . ; "takes , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; Lawrence , I . G . ; Corpe , reas . ; WalkerSec . DannPreceptorand other
breth-, ; , , en . Tl . e lodge was opened , and the minutes of the Previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of lod ' atlCn was rehearsed , Bro . Corpe as candidate . The f 0 *> . was opened in the Second Degree , and the questions th' " j ! . ' £ were answered . The lodge was then opened in turd Degree , and the ceremony of raising was duly
WT ' " Brooke acting as candidate . The lodge as then closed down to the First Degree . The S . W . s elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks j „ s . ^ nimously given to the W . M . for his efficient work-5 in the chair . The meetings in its new quarters are
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most satisfactory , there being a much larger attendance than formerly , while the members continue to express satisfaction at the labour being disassociated with refreshment .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) . — This meeting being election night , a large mustering of the brethren took place . Comp . Willing , M . E . Z ., presided , assisted by Comps . J . R . Stacey , H . ; W . J . Ferguson , J . i T . A . Adams , P . Z . ; W . M . Stiles , Scribe , E . ; C W . Hudson , Scribe N . ; H . Stiles , as P . Z . ( Comp . J . Douglass being absent owing to the production of a new piece , "Two
Reigns , " at the Park Theatre , by the M . E . Z . and Comp . Leonard Rae ) . Companions present included Comps . Gilbert , Daniels , Humphreys , Deller , Holt , Cook , Edmonds , Beattie , and others . Visitors : Comps . E . Swanborough ( Strand Theatre ) , Eldridge , and others . After the minutes were read and confirmed , Bros . F . Johnson , Van der Pump , and Dimsdale were balloted for and exalted to the R . \ .
Degree . The election of officers was then proceeded with , when the following companions were unanimously elected for the ensuing year : E . Comps . Stacey , H ., M . E . Z . ; Ferguson , J ., H . ; Stiles , S . E ., J . ; Willing , P . Z ., Treas . ; Comps . Hudson , S . N ., S . E . ; Douglass , P . S ., S . N . ; H . Stiles , A . S ., P . ST ; Barnes , Janitor . A . hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . J . Willing for his services as First Principal and founder of the chapter , accompanied with a
jewel of the value of £ 10 10 s ., the latter , by the earnest wish of the M . E . Z ., being reduced to the value of £$ ss . The progress of this chapter has been very rapid , and must give great satisfaction to the companions . They muster over forty in number , and bid fair to become one of the strongest and most important chapters in London . The companions adjourned to banquet about half-past seven , and spent a pleasant evening , breaking up at ten o ' clock .
WARRINGTON . —Elias Ashmole Chapter ( No . 148 ) . —An emergency convocation of this chapter was held on Monday evening , the 5 th inst ., at the Chapter Rooms , Sankey-street , at half-past six . The M . E . Z ., Comp . John Bowes , assisted by E . Comps . R . Brierley , P . Z ., as H . ; James Jackson , J . ; D . W . Finney , P . '/ -. ; and P . J . Edelsten , P . Z ., P . S ., opened the chapter , after which the rest of the
companions were admitted . Amongst those present we noticed Comps . Potter , W . H . Robinson , Jos . Pickthall , Dr . Evans , W . Richardson , J no . Armstrong , and Dr . Joseph . Comps Percival Pearce , No . 62 , and W . Taylor , No . 220 , were visitors . The M . E . Z . then announced that the business of the meeting was to ballot for , " and , if elected , to exalt Bros . Charles Skinner , Arthur Peake , James Charlton , and
Richard Starkey . The ballot box having been sent round respectively for the four biethren , and each case being unanimously in favour and , being present , they were exalted in ample form by the M . E . Z ., who also tlelivered the mystic lecture . The symbolic and historic lectures were given by Ex . Comps . Finney , P . Z ., and James Jackson , J . There being no further business the chapter closed with the usual solemnities .
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CHARLES BRYANT PAYNE . ^ TTZ It is only a week since the Grand Festival and the investiture of officers for the year , and we have to chronicle the decease of the well-known and dearly loved Bro . Charles Bryant Payne , who has filled the offices of G . Tyler of the G . Lodge , and G . Janitor of G . Chapter of England , for upwards of twenty years . He had been ill some time , and
it was the remark of many brethren in Grand Lodge that he then appeared very poorly . It was only , however , on Monday that he gave up and took to his bed ; he died on the following evening . His genial disposition and real Masonic character endeared him to all who knew him . He was initiated in the Industry Lodge , No . 186 , London , on 26 th Nov ., 1833 , and was a member some years . He joined the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , London , 2 nd April ,
1857 , ana" was W . M . in 1862 ; exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in Moriah Chapter , No . 9 , 3 rd Jan ., 1839 ; joined the Domatic Chapter , No . 177 , 25 th June , 1857 , served the Three Chairs and M . E . Z . in 1868 . He was appointed G . Tyler and G . Janitor in 1857 . We think it may safely be said of him that he never did an unkind action to any one , and , we believe , has not left an enemy , or one who would speak unkindly of him .
W . BRO . HARRY JOHN FREW , P . M . No . 825 . By the mail leaving England to-day our brethren in India will receive the sorrowful intelligence of the loss they have sustained by the death of W . Bro . Harry John Frew , P . M . of Lodge Excelsior , No . 825 of England . Bro . Frew was for the last fourteen years an officer of the Treasury in Calcutta , and in 1874 he was selected by the Government
forthe arduous and responsible charge of the public accounts connected with famine expenditure in Bengal , for which duty he was deputed to the distressed districts of Behar and Tirhoot . There his health began to give way , but he laboured on up to the termination of the relief measures conducted by SirR . Temple , K . C . S . I ., the present Governor of Bombay . Bro . Frew remained at his post in Calcutta for months afterwards , until his health entirely broke down
and he was compelled to return home . About two months ago pleuro-pneumonia set in , and after a period of acute suffering , borne with patient resignation—whilst he was throughout supported by the gentle ministrations of a devoted wife—he , on the 1 st instant , entered into his rest , at the age of thirty-four years . His remains were interred in the Honor Oak Cemetery on Monday last , and at the funeral both his lodge and chapter were
Obituary.
represented by R . W . Bro . Thomas Jones , P . G . S . W . of Bengal , P . M . of Lodge Excelsior , and P . Z . of Chapter Hope , No . 109 . The generous and amiable disposition of our deceased brother gained for him many friends in IneUa , while his talents and zeal in Masonry brought him
forward at an unusually early period of life to high office and distinction in the Craft . In 1874 , at the age of twentyeight years , he was installed as W . M . of Lodge " Excelsior , " and was afterwards elevated to the chair of Third Principal in Chapter " Hope . " " Pulvis et umbra sumus ;
Quis scit an adjiciant hodiernae crastina summa : Tempora Di Superi ?"
BRO . H . WINTON . The East Sussex Netcs reports that on Monday , the 28 th ult ., was interred at St . Michael ' s Cemetery , Lewes , the remains of the late Bro . Harry Winton , who died at his residence , Chace Green , Enfield , on the 21 st ult . He was an old Lewes townsman , and was born at Horsham in May , 1799 . The deceased was a zealous Freemason of
the South Saxon Lodge , and did much to advance the interests of the Craft . He was instrumental in securing the Castle Keep in perpetuity for the Freemasons from the late T . R . Kemp , Esq ., M . P ., and was Master of Ceremonies of the Masonic deputation on the reception of the late King William IV . and Queen Adelaide , on the occasion of their visit to Lewes . About the year 1835 he
received an appointment under Government and left Lewes for Brighton , on which occasion he was presented by the Masonic body of Sussex with a service of plate and his portrait as a mark of esteem . After some years of active service the Government accorded him a retiring allowance , and he passed many years in retirement , devoted to the pursuit of organic chemistry , the outcome of his labours
being some useful chemical processes and patented inventions . He was an indefatigable worker in behalf of Masonic Provident Institutions . The deceased was always greatly attached to Lewes , and was buried there at his own desire . The body was conveyed by train , and the hearse , which left the railway station at three o ' clock on Tuesday
afternoon , was followed by Mr . H . J . L . Winton , Mr . E . W . Winton , and Mr . D . Winton ( sons ) , also by Mr . W . K . J . Langridge . At the White Hart Hotel the following Freemasons joined the cortege : —Bros . S . Tanner , W . M . South Saxon Lodge ; G . Stone ( Newhaven ) , J . C . Lucas , J Inskip , H . Wingham , Jos . Farncombe , R . H . Ellman , A . Holman , Lenny , Honey , and several old townsmen .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Northumberland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF NORTHUMBERLAND .
A convocation of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Northumberlanel was held on Tuesday week , the 29 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Grainger-strcet West , Newcastle , under the banner of the Tyne Chapter . The chapter was opened by the Three Grand Principals , assisted by
the companions present , among whom we noticed Comps . Lonsdale M . Cockroft , Prov . Grand Supt . ; W . Twizell , P . G . H . ; J . S . Challoner , P . G . J . ; J . S . Wilson , P . G . E . ; A . Potter , P . G . N . ; John Ridsdale , P . G . P . S . ; T . Blenkinsop , P . G . A . S . ; George Thompson , Prov . G . Treas . ; Paul O . Smith , P . G . S . B . ; G . A . Allan , P . G . Std . Br . ; F . D . Davis , P . G . D . of C . ; W . J . Ward , G . I . Dean , Mean ,
Guthrie , A . Mustart , and others . The minutes of the last convocation were read , and the roll of Chapters was then called , as follows : 1 . Chap . De Swinburne No . 24 2 . „ De Sussex „ 406 3 . „ De Ogle „ 431
4 . „ St . Peter ' s , ; 481 5 . „ Tyne „ 991 Very gratifying reports of all the chapters were given by the representatives of their prosperous and harmonious state . The report of the Provincial Fund was read , to the effect that they had examined and audited the Treasurer ' s accounts , and found the balance in hand to be £ 12 4 s . ( 3 d .
The report was confirmed . The Provincial Grand Treasurer ' s report was then read , received and adopted . Comp . George Thompson was unanimously re-elected Provincial Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year . The following propositioH was received from Comp . Wm . Twizell , seconded by Comp . Challoner , that the balance of £ 12 4 s . 6 d . in the Treasurer ' s hands be invested in the
Monarch Building Society . The Provincial Grand Superintendent , Comp . L . M . Cockroft , then appointed and invested the following companions as his officers for the ensuing year : M . E . Comp . John Straker Wilson ... Prov . G . H . „ A . Potter Prov . G . I .
„ John Ridsdale Prov . G . E . „ W . J . Ward Prov . G . N . „ T . Blenkinsop Prov . G . P . S . „ Mein Prov . G . A . S . „ Guthrie Prov . G . J . A . S . „ Geo . Thompson ( elected ) Prov . G . Treas . ' . "•• „ G . I . Dean Prov . G . Reg .
„ Underwood Prov . G . S . B . „ Montgomery Prov . G . St . Br . „ E . D . Davis Prov . G . D . of C . „ Thos . Smith Prov . G . Org . ,, Curry Prov . G . Janitor . " JM , ] Prov . G . Stewards . veiu
„ J ... ... j The Provincial Grand Superintendent announced that the meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter will be held under the banner of Chapter De Swinburne . There being no further business the Provincial Grand Chapter was closed in solemn form .
The Royal Savoy Lodge has decided to hold the annual summer festival under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Willing , on the fourth Thursday in July .