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was accepted , and a sp ^ c'al vote of thanks accorded to him for past services , he having bei > n Treasurer from tV > e foundation of the lodge . Bro N . Grunwell was appointed to succeed him . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . N . G'umvell , P . M ., Teas . ; R . Stevenson , P . M ., Sec . } J . S . Fletcher , S . W . ; Thos . Potter , J . W . ; John Corfield , S . D . ; Albert Burslem , J . D . ; William Rule , I . G . ; Thomas Best , D . C . ; E . 0 . Howis , A . D . C . ; R . J . Langley , O'g . ; G . Smith and H . A . Burton , Stwds . ; and James W . Boulter , Tyler .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Fidelity Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet , on the 3 rd inst ., when there were present , among others , Comps . Weeks , P . Z ., acting M . E . Z . ; Radcliffe , H . ; J . Heming , P . Z ., Treas ., acting J . ; W . J . Collins , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., S . E . ; Larcombe , S . N . ; Capt . Walls , P . Z .. P . P . G . P . S ., 1 st A . S . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G .

Std . Br ., D . C ; Nash , Pratt , G . Heming , C Veitch , and Goddard , P . Z ., Janitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . G . W . Larter , 1602 , and he , being in attendance , was duly exalted as a Royal Arch Mason , the three lectures being particularly well done . The election of officers for the

ensuing year resulted as follows : Comps . Radcliffe , M . E . Z . ; Stevens , H . ; Larcombe , J . ; Collins , S . E . ; Walls , S . N . ; Mapteton , P . S . ; Lardner , 1 st A . S . ; Hart , 2 nd A . S . ; G . Heming , D . C . ; Nash , Stwd . ; and Goddard , Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to Comp . Birch . The report of the Audit Committee having been received and adopted , the resignation of Comp . Pearce , P . Z ., was received with great regret . Apologies for non-attendance

were received from Comps . Birch , Stevens , F . McDougal , Mapleton , Hart , Kinsey , and others . The chapter was then closed , and the companions abjourned to the banquet , which was well-served . Comp . Weeks presided most genially . His speeches were brief , pertinent , and humorous , thereby lightening the full programme of toasts , which , in this old chapter , is most strictly adhered to . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

SHIPLEY . Moravia Chapter ( No . 387 ) . —The first meeting of this chapter after the recess was held at ths Saltaire Institute . Amongst those present we noticed Cpmps . John Tillotson , M . E . Z . ; C W . Curran , H . ; R . G . Macgregor , J . ; J . A . Godwin , P . S . ; W . Oddy , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . L .

Atherton , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . ; Thos . Denby , P . Z . ; J . T . Last , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed , after which some important matters were discussed , and arrangements made for the next meeting . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

BRADFORD . Old York Lodge ( T . I . )—The installation meeting of this time . immemorial lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street , on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., when Bro . T . E . Greenhough , S . W ., VV . M . elect , was ( hy dispensation ) installed VV . M . . for thejensuing year by Bro . T . Henry Pattinson , the retiring Master . There was a good

attendance of the brethren , and the following were invested with collars for the ensuing year : Bros . T . H . Pattinson , l . P . M . ; F . D . Harrison , S . W . ; John T . Last , J . W . ; S . A . Auty , Chap . ; | G . Althorp , P . P . G . W ., Treas . ; Thos . Norfolk , P . M ., Sec ; W . Laycock , M . O . ; R . H . Bnsor , S . O . ; J . B . Fearnley , J . O . ; G . Martin , S . D . ; G . C . Gamble , J . D . ; J . Ingleby , I . G . ; S . Whiteley . P . P . G . D .,

Org . ; Walter Moxon , R . of M . ; Joseph Clifford , D . C . ; and John Hill , Tyler . The charges were impressively rendered by Bro . J . L . Atherton , P . P . G . W . Propositions were handed in for three candidates for advancement at the next meeting , and the lodge was closed . After refreshment the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . llrn ln . u . 1 , MMil » . » Yi . n U-n .. C \ C ... : ~ -a ^ «^ :. » utw * Justin i ( auubnriiiaiii & ill

, , IUV . v .. u *»> , icspuiiimi ^ for " The Prov . Grand Lodge , " stated it was the first meeting he had attended in the province since his appointment as Prov . Grand Secretary , and he thought it was appropriate that he should first attend the oldest lodge in his official capacity . He congratulated the newly-installed Master on his elevation to the chair in such a prosperous lodge .

Bros . Hanson , W . M . Fearnley Lodge , and F . A . Godwin , St . Chad ' s Lodge , responded on behalf of "The Visitors . " Bro . Gamble , J . D ., responded for "The Officers of the Lodge . " A very pleasant evening was spent .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 7 th inst ., at the "Frascati" Restaurant , 30 , Oxford-street , W ., when there were present Bros . F . Klein , VV . M . ; W . Truman , S . W . ; F . Hewson , J . W . ; I . Blundell , P . M ., Treas . ; F . J . Bonham , P . M ., Sec ; C D . Lindsay , S . I ) . ; A . Cogliati , J . D . ; H . Matthews , I . G . ; E . C Mulvey , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Marx , P . M ., I ) puty Preceptor ; E . J . Gittins , P . M . ;

VV . Hewett , P . M . ; L . Henson , F . O .-bnrn , M . Tajlur , A . Pcrtit , L . Conradi , A . Watson , and M . Burgoyne . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Marx worked the 1 st and 2 nd Stctions of the Lecture . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Burgoyne answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and

was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Burgoyne being the candidate . 'I he lodge was resumed in the First Degree . The S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 6 th inst ., at the Norland Arms , Addison-roadNorth , W . Present : Bros . A . B . Spawforth , W . M ; R . N . Larter , S . W . ; G . Kirkham , J . W . ; G . K . Higginson , Preceptor ; G . Cockrell , Treas .: H . Lindfield , Sec ; C . C . Barber , S . D . ; H . R . Elkin , J . D . ; T . Rayner . I . G . ; W . Radcliffe , P . M . ; F . G . Bonham ,

P M . ; T . Kington , G . Copley , Dr . Harrison , and R . H . Catling . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Catling having offered himself as a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The Master Masons ' Lodee was then opened , and the ceremony of raising

rehearsed , Bro . Catling being the candidate . The lodge was then closed down . Bro . R . H . Catling was elected a Joining member , and Bro . Latter was elected as VV . M . for the next meeting . Bros . G . Cockrell , H . Lindfield , P . M . ; and G . E . Higginson were respectively elected as Treasurer , Hon . Secretary , and Preceptor , after which the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 8 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . W . Hide , W . M . ; H . Foreman , W . M . 1275 , S . W . ; Edward Fox , J . W . ; A . Williams , W . M . S 34 , Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; H . Scharien . S . D . ; R . Reid , J . D . ; H . Bone , I . G . ; W . Hinds , R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c ; Rogers ,

J . A . Dennis , W . W . Williams , and H . Blackman . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rogers acting as candidate . Bro . Dennis having offered himself as a candidate for passing , he was examined and entrusted . The

lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted ) hy the brethren . The l . idee was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Foreman was elected W . M for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

STANHOPE LODGE ( Mo . 12 C 9 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Fox and Hounds Hotel , Putney , on Friday , the 27 th ult . Present : Bros . J . Spooner , W . M . ; Thos . Grant , S . W . ; J . H . Custance , j . W . ; W . C . Page , Preceptor ; C J . Digby , S . D . ; J . Nicholson , J . D . ; R . C . Hoggett , I . G . ; Alfred Grant , Sec ; Juby , Ellis , and

others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ellis being the candidate . The lodge was opened and closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Thos . Grant was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CRUSADERS LODGE ( No . 1 O 77 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Northampton Arms , 205 Goswell-road , E . C , when there were present Bros . Deacon , VV . M . ; Dr . Frye , S . W . ; F . Humphrys , I . W . ; C . Weedon , P . M ., Preceptor ; Dr . Hunter , Treas . ; E . Dimes , Sec ; Mansell , S . D . ; Fletcher , J . D . ; J , Robinson , I . G . ; and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . A . Humphreys being candidate . Bro . Deacon here vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Dr . Frye . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Robinson answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third

Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Deacon being candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose the usual number of times , proposed and seconded that Bro . Blake be the W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was tendered , to be entered on the minutes , to Bros . A . and F . Humphreys for their generous gifts to the lodge , and the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 17 O 7 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . E . W . Denniss , W . M . ; J . J . Mackay , W . M . 176 7 , S . W . ; W . B . Neville , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c , Deputy Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; Lewis Beale . S . D . ; W . Thwaites , J . D . ; J . J . Gething , I . G . ;

W . Hillier , \ v . M . 1366 ; J . J . Kumbal , James Clark , and W . H . Dresden , P . M . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . 'The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rumbal acting as candidate . Bro . Clark answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Mackay , the questions being put by Bro . Hillier .

Ihe 2 nd bection was workedl . by bro . Hillier , assisted by the brethren . The 3 rd Section was worked by Bro . Neville , the questions being put by Bro . Hillier . Bro , Mackay was elected W . AL for the next meeting , which will be officers' night . The election of Treasurer , Secretary , and Preceptor then took place , which resulted in the re-election of the former officers in each case , and the lodge was closed . 'The First Lecture will be worked on 'Tuesday , the 2 Sth inst .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 4 th inst .. at the Windsor Castle HnM , King-street , Hammersmith , W . Present : Urn-, Reid . W . M . ; Hillier , S . W . ; H , de , J . W . ; A . Williams , P . AL . Preceptor ; AL Spiegel , Sec ; T . Biggs , S . D . ; Whiteley , J . D . ; Dennis , I . G . ; J . Davies , P . M . ; R . H . W . lliams P . M . ; J . Brown , P . AI . ; Fox , Cox , R . J .

williims , Bone , Powell , McDermott , Larkman , and Getlift . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cox being the candidate . The 1 st Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . J . Davies , P . M ., the 2 nd Section b y Bro . Getlift , the question being put by Bro . J . Davies . The 3 rd Section

was also worked by Bro . Davies , and also the 4 th , which was answered by Bro . Powell . After the usual rising , Bro . Hillier was elected W . AL for the next meeting . The Secretary delivered to those present the Fifteen Section cards , which will be worked on Saturday , the 25 th inst . On this occasion , afrer ihe first seven Sections , light refreshments will be provided , free to all present , and all the neighbouring lodges will receive special invitations .

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HARLESDEN . —ST . J ' LODGE ( No . 167 ) . ^ meeting was held on the 2 nd imt ., at the Court Houw Present : Bros . Bartlett , P . M . 1637 , W . M . ; G . Chan ' man , S . W ; W . C . Tebbit , J . W . ; W . Hillier , W . lyj " 1366 , Preceptor ; W . Roche Plaford . Sec . ; F . J . Ortrter S . D . ; C . Penny , Treas . and J . D . ; W . Featherstone , I . G F . S . Priest , Steward ; J . T . Haley , W . M . 1637 ; J . R ' '

W . B . Neville , E . J . Hiscock , H . Green , and several other brethren . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , B < n .

Haley and Neville being the candidates respectively . The 1 st Section of the First Lecture was worked by the able Preceptor . Bro . G . Chapman was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and Bro . W . Smith , 1642 , was elected a joining member . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lod ge was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A meeting of this chanter was held on Friday , jthe 27 th ult ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' sroad , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . R . Manuel , Al . E . Z . 1196 , M . E . Z . ; J . R . Roberts , J . ng 6 , H . j T . C Edmonds , P . Z . 1507 , J . ; J . Davies , l . P . Z . 733 , Treas ., H . Dehane , P . Z . 890 , S . E . ; | .

Bailey , l . P . Z . 1602 , S . N . ; A . J . Turner , P . S . ugC , P . s : j F . R . Farrow , S . N . 11 go , 1 st A . S . ; J . M . Franks , P . Z ., M . E . Z . 376 ; J- Nelson Watts , P . Z . 119 G ; J . w ! Ferguson , P . Z . 177 ; J . C . Tilt , S-N . 8 G 2 ; J . Cruttenden , 779 ; W . Hillier , S 34 ; and W . R . Flack , 1642 . The chapter was opened in ancient form , and the ceremony of installation of Principals was rehearsed by Como .

Manuel . The companions were then admitted , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Franks acting as candidate . Comp . Farrow was elected a member , and expressed thanks . A vote of thanks , to be entered on the minutes , was passed to the companions of the Urban

Chapter for attending and rehearsing the duties of their respective offices , and an invitation was given them to attend and hear the ceremony rehearsed by the companions of the Hornsey Chapter . Comp . Cochrane regretted his in . ability to be present as one of the executive . The M . E . 2 . having risen the usual number of times , * ' Hearty good wishes " were accorded , and the chapter closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meetingwas held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 27 th ult ., when there were present Comps . C . Wilson , M . E . Z . ; MurchiS , H . ; Vincent , J . * ; Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; T . Grummant , S . E . ; Hill , S . N . ; Chabot , P . S . ; J . Pullen , Lewis , Alartin , North , R . C Davies , and Cornford .

The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . J . Pullen personating candidate . Comp . R . J . Vincent , P . Z ., proposed , seconded by Comp . T . Grummant , P . Z ., "ThatComp . H . Cornford , 1329 , become a member "—carried unanimously . Comp . T .

Grummant , P . Z ., acting S . E ., announced that Comp . C . H . Stone , S . E ., was unavoidably absent through illness , The MjE . Z ., on behalf of the companions , expressed his sympathy with Comp . Stone trusting he would be speedily restored to health . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times . All Masonic business ended , the convocation was then closed .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . GEORGE COOPER , P . G . D . It is with very deep regret that we announce the death of Beo . George Cooper , P . G . D ., of the Cedars , Brentwood , the sad event taking place early on Saturday morning last from typhoid fever . Some two years ago Bro . Cooper had an attack of influenza , and , although he recovered , his health was never what it

had been . But he was a man with a strong sense of duty , and while he had strength and vitality he would work . He had been ailing for some time , but was not taken seriously ill till Wednesday , the 1 st inst ., when Bro . J . C . Quennell , his medical adviser , found him to be suffering from typhoid fever , and although all that medical skill and tender nursing could accomplish was

done , he graduall y sank , and expired , as we have said , on Saturday morning . The respect entertained for the deceased may be gauged by the gloom which settled ovei the town on the news of his death becoming known and bv the anxious inquiries as to his condition while he wai lying ill . Bro . Cooper was the son of a medical p ractitioner at Croydon . Some 30 years ago he entered the

firm of Messrs . Daldy and Co ., coal merchants , and he was an active member of this firm to the time of bis death . He took a warm interest in all that concerned the welfare of the town of Brentwoo " , and his valuable help and sound advice was always sought and readily g iven . He was Treasurer to the Conservative Club , sidesman at the parish church ,

and a manager of the Brentwood National Schools . Bro . Cooper entered upon his Masonic career in April , 18 O 6 , when he was initiated in the Hope and Unity Lodge , No . 214 , Brentwood . Six years later he was installed W . M ., and in 1874 he was elected , and had since remained , Treasurer of the lodge . The services he rendered generally , but also in his capacity of

custodian of the lodge moneys , may be judged from tli " fact that , in 1878 , the brethren presented him with a Life Governorship of the Boys' School and a Treasurer s jewel , and that , again , in 1881 , on the occasion of his marriage , he received a second testimonial , in the form of a silver tea and coffee service . In the Province of Essex he ranked as P . P . G . S . of W ., and he was also a

subscribing P . M . of the Percy Lodge , No . 198 , of which he was elected a joining member in 1870 . But h highest distinction was conferred upon him in I 8 ') 7 when he was appointed and invested S . G . D . of Gr . ii " Lodge . In May , 1868 , he was exalted to * h <" Royal Arch Degree in the chapter attached to h " mother lodge . In 1870 he was elected Scribe E ., aii ° >