Masonic Charity Concert At The Town Hall, Bolton .

( very funny ) , Mr . John Allen ; eccentric song and ' dance , Messrs . John Allen , jun ., and Walter Naylor ( smartly done and encored ) ; and rapid sketches by Mr . J . S . Smith . The orchestral arrangement of the songs , & c , were by Mr . Oliver Gaggs . It is said the proceeds-of the concert will realise a net profit of over £ 100 .

Scotland.

Scotland .

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER . The above chapter held their quarterly communication in the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , on Wednesday , the ist inst . In the absence of Comp . Lord Saltoun , the M . E . First Grand Principal , Comp . W . Officer , Depute , presided . After the usual business , the chapter proceeded with the election of office-bearers for the

ensuing year , viz ., Comps . Lord Saltoun , Grand Z . ; J . Dalrymple Duncan , Depute Grand Z . ; Marquis of Breadalbane , Grand H . ; Major F . W . Allan , Grand J . ; R . S . Brown , Grand Scribe E . ; J . jMcNaught Campbell , Grand Scribe N . ; Jas . Melville , Grand Treas . ; C . C . Nisbet , Grand Recorder ; Colonel J . Campbell , Grand Chancellor ; J . Carruthers , ist Grand

Soj . ; J . Simpson , 2 nd Grand Soj . ; Major Adam Elliot Black , 3 rd Grand Soj . ; Sir Jas . R . G . Maitland , Bart ., G . S . B . ; W . Ivison Macadam , G . D . C . ; P . L . Henderson , G . S . of Wks . ; W . S . Hunter , ist Grand Std . Br . ; W . Anderson , 2 nd Grand Std . Br . ; and John Taylor , Grand Janitor . The above offices were filled , as recommended by

the Supreme Grand Committee , with the exception of the Grand Scribe N . and Grand Chancellor . In the former there was a contest ; Comp . E . Macbean was nominated by the Supreme Grand Committee for the office of G . Scribe N ., and Comp . J . McNaught Campbell as Grand Chancellor , but in open chapter Comp . J . McNaught Campbell was nominated in oppcsition

to Comp . Macbean . The vote being taken , the numbers were 28 for Comp . Macbean and 44 for Comp . Campbell ; the latter , consequently , was declared elected . The Grand Chancellorship was then filled up by the unopposed nomination of Comp . Col . J . Campbell . The appointment of Comp . j . Dalrymple Duncan , 32 , as Depute Grand Z . was a very popular one .

Although for many years past the Depute Z . was a resident of Edinburgh , the departure in this case , though unusual , was more than compensated by the distinguished ability of Comp . Duncan , who is resident at Meiklewood , Stirlingshire . It has always been considered imperative that the Depute should be resident in Edinburgh to counsel

the Grand | Scribe E . in the absence of the First Grand Principal . Probably few men in Scotch Alasonry have attained the eminence of Comp . Duncan , who is still in the teens of his Alasonic career , having filbd every important post from Craft to the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Right , inclusive of the Province of Glasgow . Indeed , to enumerate the various offices which he has ,

and at present fills , would occupy too large a space . With such an excellent Depute , the Supreme Grand Chapter may look forward to every act and law being zealously guarded lrom any violation of iis sacred rights . The installation of the Grand Office Bearers and Festival of the Vernal Equinox will be celebrated on the 20 th inst .

Ireland.

Ireland .

DUBLIN . Dublin Lodge ( No . 25 ) . —On Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., the monthly communication was held at Freemasons' Hall . After labour , the members and their guests , to the number of over 100 , including many Grand Officers and representatives from foreign Grand Lodges , adjourned to a splendid banquet in the dining hall . In the course of the ivening , an interesting ceremony took place in the

shape of the presentation of a very handsome silver salver and combination breakfast dish to Bro . Andrew Thompson . P . M ., as a token of the lodge ' s grateful _ appreciation of his unwearied exertions as Secretary of their stall during the memorable Masonic bazaar of last May . The salver bore the following inscription : " Presented by Masonic Lodge No . XXV ., Dublin , to Brother Andrew Thompson , P . AL , as a slight recognition of his valuable

services as Hon . Secy , of their stall at the bazaar of the Centenary of the Masonic Female Orphan School , 1892 . " The presentation was made bv Brn . Sir Charles Cameron , P . M ., 32 , representative from the Grand Lodge of Alexico , and Secretary of the lodge , in a few well-chosen words , descriptive of Bro . Thompson ' s labours in the cause of Alasonic Charity , concluded by saying , with his own quaint humour , that , whereas it was considered a wonderful feat on

the part of Sir Boyle Roche ' s birds to be in two places at the same time , Bro . Thompson had broken their record , for he was i * imply everywhere at the same time . Bro . Thompson , who was received with prolonged and hearty cheering , then returned thanks in very feeling terms , and , in giving the brethren an account of his Stewardship ( which had resulted in handing over to the Masonic Female Orphan School Fund a sum of about £ 830 ) , mentioned that the last two years had not been for

him years of unimpaired pleasure , owing to the enormous amount of woik entailed upon him by the onerous duties he undertook , but the result amply repaid what was , after all , but a labour of love . He then paid a well-deserved tribute of praise to the hearty and untiring aid given by the ladies of that stall . They had , he said , all worked together hand and heart , and the most serious friction he had known amongst them was in relation to the number of inches of collar which might be supposed to be most becoming to the fair Craftswornen .

Ireland.

Bro . the Rev . Benjamin Gibson , G . Chap ., took the opportunity of reminding brethren who had not yet subscribed to the All Ireland Masonic Presentation to Lord Justice Fitzgibbon , the mainspring of the Centenary Bazaar , that that would be about the last chance they would have of doing so , and that their neglecting that occasion would deprive them of the pleasure of seeing their names on the roll of subscribers to the testimonial to that brightest and

most enthusiastic of Masonic workers in Ireland . A large number of subscriptions were then handed in to Bro . Gibson , who is one of the Hon . Treasurers . During the evening the brethren were charmed by some exquisite musical selections rendered in their usual finished stjleby several prominent members of the Masonic Glee Club , and all separated at a late hour after a most thoroughly enjoyable Masonic festival .

Consecration Of Lodge No. 99 At Belturbet.

CONSECRATION OF LODGE No . 99 AT BELTURBET .

For a considerable time before 1880 it was observed with much regret that Lodge No . 300 , Belturbet , was well nigh dormant , and from the difficulty of obtaining a suitable place of meeting , and the fact that several of the members had left the neighbourhood , it was thought by the remaining brethren that they could not carry it on , and

they accordingly returned the warrant to the Grand Lodge of Ireland in the spring of 1 S 81 . Monday , the 13 th of January last , will therefore be a day memorable in the annals of Freemasonry in the Province of Meath , a new lodge , No . 99 , in Belturbet , Co . Cavan , having been then added to the rule of the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . the Alarquessof Headfort , K . P . On that day Bro . Geo . H .

Miller , Prov . Grand Secretary , accompanied by Bros . Samuel Jones , Prov . Grand Inspector ; Rd . Hall , P . M . ; W . Hamilton , P . M . ; D . Crawford , P . M . ; and R . J . Slacke , P . M . 310 , attended at Belturbet to assist at the consecration of the new lodge , and the installation of its first officers . The consecration ceremony having been proceeded with , the following brethren were duly installed in their respective

offices : Bros . J . W . Johnston , J . P ., W . M . ; R . Stratton , S . W . ; W . J . Fullerton , J . W . ; Rev . W . Lowe , S . D . ; Rev . J . Bradshaw , J . D . ; and Henry Levingstone , I . G . The attendance , as might be expected on an occasion so interesting , , was very large , and amongst those present were Bros . James McLean , W . Harman , E . Redshaw , James Mount , Joe L . Carson , Rev . A . Pike , James Crangle , and others .

The business being concluded , the brethren re-assembled at the hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was in readiness . The usual Alasonic toasts having been honoured , harmony became the order of the evening , and the brethren soon found the time had arrived to chant the "Charter Song , " and wish for "Another merry meeting . "

Our Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters.

Our Portrait Gallery of Worshipful Masters .

BRO . ROBERT JOHN ROGERS , whose installation is reported in another column , was initiated in the Westbourne Lodge , No . 733 , on the 20 th November , 1884 , being proposed by Bro . E . Stevens , and seconded by Bro . Goodwin , P . M . He filled all the offices in the lodge , and is a Life Governor of the Boys' Institution .

Funeral Of Bro. William J. Akers.

FUNERAL OF BRO . WILLIAM J . AKERS .

On Saturday were interred at Woolwich Cemetery the remains of Bro . William John Akers , late foreman of Estimates Branch of the Royal Carriage Department , Woolwich Arsenal . Bro . Akers , who succumbed to paralysis of the brain , died at his residence , 39 , Reciory

Grove , Woolwich , on Monday , the 20 th ult ., at the age ot fifty-three . At the time of his death our deceased brother was Past AIaster of the Union Waterloo Lodge , No . 13 ; Second Principal of the Union Waterloo Chapter , No . 13 ; and J . W . of the Excelsior Lodge of Mark Masons . The burial service was solemnly and impressively performed by Bro . the Rev ,

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Samuel Percy H . Stathan , B . A ., Chaplain to the forces at Woolwich , who kindly officiated by request . The funeral cortege , started from deceased's residence precisely at half-past three , and in addition to relatives in two mourning coaches , was followed by the following in private carriages : Bros . Capt . G . Spinks , P . M . and Treas . 1536 , P . P . G . S . B . Kent , Treas . ; G . Kenned y

sen ., P . M . 1536 , P . P . G . S . B . Kent , ; W . Tailby , P . M . 13 , and M . E . Z . ; H . S . Syer , J . ; and Churchwarden J . Taylor , 913 , as representing the chapter to which deceased belonged ; N . Brown , P . M . 13 ; W . Turner , 13 ; J . McCollough , P . M . 700 ; XV . Carter , P . M . 858 ; C . Ellis , 913 ; W . Mould , P . M . 153 6 ; H . Nichols , S . D . 700 ; and G . Masters , P . M . 13 . At the cemetery

the following members oi the Union Waterloo Lodge joined the procession : Bros . A . Cleall , P . M . ; H . Grier , P . M . ; J . Mattey , W . M . ; A . Deans , S . W . ; J . Barnes , J . W . ; A . Russell , J . D . ; H . de Grey , Jacobs , Hancock , Thorp , Dorrill , Reynolds , Richman , Stamford , Vennison , Wren , and Linsell ; Bros . W . Doddrell , P . M ., and West , from 615 ; G . Kennedy , P . M .

829 ; Wood , 3 S 1 ; and Cox , 1326 ; W . Marlow , J . Sams , W . Allan , Brooks , Dobson , and Amos , representing the branch of which deceased was until recently foreman ; Alessrs . F . Tatton , manager , T . White , H . Keeble , 1 . Ginno , 1 . Clark , Worthington ,

McKnight , Parsons , Parker , and Helson , representing the Department . Messrs . Lambert and Baxter represented the Royal Gun Factories . There were also present Messrs . Pellatt and Abrahams , on the Superanuated List , and a number of other friends of the deceased .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . JOHN ALFRED WILSON . We regret to announce the death of Bro . John Alfred Wilson . P . M . 1326 . He expired at his residence , ' The Briars , St . Alban ' s-road , Watford , Herts , on the 24 th ult ., at the comparatively early age of 43 , and was interred in Watford Cemetery on the 1 st inst . His

remains were followed by his two daughters Miss Olive Wilson and Miss Fanny Wilson , Miss Sowen , Mr . Manning , Mr . Green , Mr . Fletcher , Bro . Blackman , Stwd . 1549 , and Bro . Marsh , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Middlesex . Bro . Wilson was an affectionate husband , a loving father , a friend to the friendless , and beloved

by all who knew him ; ever ready to counsel those who sought his advice . He leaves a widow and eight children to mourn their loss , to whom we offer our respectful sympathy . Bro . Wilson was initiated in the Lebanon Lodge June 16 th , 1883 , and passing through the various offices , was installed as W . M . July , 1890 , and exalted in the Lebanon Chapter , October , 1884 .

During his short career in the Craft he has distinguished himself by serving 10 Stewardships to the three Masonic Institutions , and though dead , will long live in the hearts and affections of his brother Alasons . Bro . Samuel Wheeler , W . M . 1326 , was , through an attack of bronchitis , unable to attend the funeral , but sent a beautiful wreath in the name of thc lodge .

BRO . WALKLEY . We regret to have to announce the death of Bro . A . H . Walkley , P . M ., a Mason who was widely known throughout the Craft , and as highly appreciated as he

was well known . Bro . Walkley had been a Tyler of lodges and other Masonic bodies for many years , and hia genial and familiar presence will be greatly missed . We offer our respectful sympathies to the family of our deceased brother .

BRO . CHARLES FISHER , No . 1755 . On Monday morning , the 6 th inst ., at Arno ' s Vale Cemetery , the funeral of the late Bro . Charles Fisher , the well-known wine merchant of Barrs-street , Bristol , who died , after a prolonged illness , at his residence , Cromartie , Pembroke-road , Clifton , on Thursday , the

2 nd inst ., was attended by quite a large and representative assemblage of friends . The first part of the service was held at Emmanuel Church , Clifton . The Rev . J . Eustace Brenan and W . Emery officiated , and amongst those present was Dr . Griffiths , medical attendant . The hearse and coffin were covered

with beautiful wreaths of the choicest flowers , the tributes of affection of the very many friends Bro . Fisher has made both in business and social circles . The funeral party were joined by several Freemasons , including Bros . Wm . Rice , P . M . ; C . L . Thomas , P . M . ; A . J . Tonkin , Capt . Dandoand Harvey ,

, representing the Eldon Lodge , No . 1755 , of which the deceased was a founder ; Mr . R . C . Smart ( president ) and Mr . J . XV . White ( Secretary ) , of the British Licensed Victuallers' Association ; the Rev . T . Allen ( vicar of St . Peter ' s , Clifton Wood ) , Messrs . E . T . Bullock , J . Wintle , S . Hare , S . M . Chute , H . Melsom ,

C . Britton , J . Bennett , Dr . R . G . Fendick , and Inspector Bovier . The cofiin was an elm shell , with an oak raised shield , and bore the inscription , "Charles Fisher , died March 2 nd , 18 93 , aged 62 years . " The funeral arrangements were carried out bv Bro . C . P . Billing , W . M . 17 SS .

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The Princess of Wales , who has just left England with her daughters . lthe Princesses Victoria and Alaud , on a visit to her brother , the King of Greece , has sent a donation of £ 50 towards the fund which is being raised by the Lord Mayor and the Consul-General of Greece in London for the relief of the sufferers by the recent earthquakes in Zante .