Craft Masonry

The _ " Initiate " was proposed by the W . M ., who said he had known Bro . Fells for 30 years in business , and felt sure that they had in him a brother of whom the lodge might be proud . After Bro . Fells had suitably replied , the W . M . gave the toast of " The Visitors , " expressing the pleasure he felt in seeing so many present , to which Bros . Oxley , Fisher , and Day replied .

The W . M ., in proposing " The Heilth of the I . P . M ., " felt sure that the toast would receivefromthemtheheartiest reception ; it was with very great pleasure that he , on behalf of the Clarence and Avondale Lodge , affixed the Past Master's jewel to Bro . Fennell ' s breast in lodge , in addition to wh'cYi , in recognition of his very able and efficient services to the lodge , he asked him to accept , on behalf of the brethren , a very handsome gilt clock and side nieces .

Bro . Fennell in reply said he could hardly find words to thank them sufficiently ; firstly , for the Past Master's jewel given , and secondly , for the very handsome present before him . It had been hard work to him , but he felt sure now , as the recipient of the brethren ' s gift , that he had given satisfaction , this alone repaid him . The remaining toasts of " The Past Masters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers , " were given and replied to , the Tylers toast concluding a most enjoyable meeting at a late hour .

The vocal efforts of Bros . A . C . Dennis Andrew , J . A . Barnes , A . Carter , H Thorn , and E . W . Greenwood , contributed much to the success of the evening .

Bisley Lodge , No . 2317 . The first ordinary meeting after the annual festival of this flourishing lodge took place on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Misonic Hall , Woking . Present ; Bros . J . Tomlinson , W . M . ; A . M . Kennett , S . W . ; H . A . Whitburn , J . W .: Capt . J . Hoey , P . M ., Treas . ; J . B . S . Lincaster , P . Prov . G . S . B ., P . M ., Sec ; G . J . Wooldridge , S . D . ; A . Althorp , J . D . ; J . W . H . Littleboy , P . M ., D . C . ; H . W . Gloster , I . G . ; J . B . Walker , Stwd . ; J . H . Askham , P . M . ; A . J . Gunning ; and J . E . O'Connor . Visitors : Bros . R . F . Gould , P . G . D ., and W . G . Garnett , I . G . 1 S 74 . Bro . Jesse Coleman , of the Noel Money Lodge , No . 2521 , was elected a joining member .

The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . John Edward O'Connor was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason . The ceremony was admirably performed by the W . M ., who was ably assisted by his officers . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards dined together , and adjourned at an early hour .

Loggia Italia , No . 2687 . The second regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Hotel Cecil , Strand , on Wednesday last , proving very interesting , and giving good promise for the future . The enthusiasm of the Italian brethren for Freemasonry may be gathered from the fact that the W . M . travelled from Brighton , and the candidate for initiation came specially from Switzerland . The ceremonial was in the Italian language , and was splendidly rendered by all concerned . The members present included Bros . F . GalliziaW . M . ; A .

, Bonoldi , acting S . W . ; G . Mentasti , J . W . ; E . L . Valeriani , P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; E Snow , P . M ., Sec ; F . Guanziroli , S . D . ; A . Audagna , P . M ., Stwd . ; F . Mentasti , L Foppoli , C Antonelli , L . Atario , A . Coghliati , P . M . ; and F . VV . Moreti . Visitors Bros J . Block , P . M . 115 S ; F . Conzina , 1 O 02 ; and F . Canute , 2692 . L"dge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and Mr . F . V . Moretti was duly init iated into Freemasonry . Lodge was closed , and a banquet followed . The progress made by the lodge is particularly gratifying to Bro . Valeriani and his co-founders , its existence having been so far amply justified .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Moira Chapter , No . 92 . A meeting of this chapter took place at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E . C , on Tuesday , the ist inst . Present : Comps . E . D . Oppert , M . E . Z . ; J . M . Mitchell , H . ; R . F . Gould , P . Z ., as J . ; T . L . Williams , P . Z ., Treas . ; Wickham Noakes , P . Z . ; and G . Grenier , l . P . Z . Visitors : Corrps . W . Poole , P . Z . ; C . G . Poole , and S . C . Partridge .

Ballots were taken for Bros . J . W . Noakes and S . B . Noakes , of 92 , which proving favourable , and the candidates being in attendance , they were duly exalted in Royal Arch Masonry . The mystical lecture wis delivered by Comp . Wickhim Noikes , P . Z ., and in the unavoidable absence of the P . S ., his duties were undertaken by Comp . J . M . Mitchell .

Urban Chapter , No . 1196 . The installation meeting of this chapter was held in Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C , on Friday , the 4 th inst . There was a good attendance , including Comps . J . Butler , M . E . Z . ; A . J . Turner , H . ; VV . S . Thwaites , P . S . ; G . Nelson Watts , J . P ., S . E . ; R . Manuel , " P . Z . ; C Ortner , P . S . ; T . Simpson , and Rev . H . Vyvian Tyrrel . Visitors : Comps . George Read , P . Z ., P . G . Std Br . ; R . E . H . Coffin , P . Z . ; and Rev . G . S . Flack . The companions all wore Masonic mourning in

consequence of the lamented deaths of Comps . J . R . Roberts , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; J . Pearson , P . Z ., Treas . ; and F . Eckstein , P . Z ., and Treas . elect . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation having been read and confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . Comp . J . Butler installed Comp . A . J . Turner , H ., as M . E . Z ., and Comp . George Read , P . G . Std . Br ., installed Comp . VV . S . Thwaites as J ., the iritual in each case being rendered in a most impressive manner . Comp . G . Nelson Watts , J . P ., P . Z ., was invested as

Scribe E . 1 he following candidates having been approved by ballot , were exalted into Royal Arch Masonry : Bros . T . Simpson , S . W . 2 G 4 S , and Rev . H . Vyvian Tyrrel , 23 Cg . The rendering of the ceremonies reflected the highest credit on all concerned . The lectures delivered by the M . E . Z ,, IL , and J ., and the work of the P . S . being exceptionall y well done . Chapter was closed , and an excellent banquet fallowed . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were heartily honoured . In proposing " The Queen and Royal Arch Freemasonry , " the M . E . Z . said they

all knew that Royal Arch Freemasonry was founded on the purest principles of piety and virtue , and no one had ever lived up to those principles to a fuller extent than her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . Royalty and Freemasonry had long been closely bound together in England , and might that union ever continue to exist ! The M . E . Z . proposed "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and pointed out that those distinguished companions had gained their positions by services rendered to

the Craft , and reminded the companions how ready they still were to do all in their power for the good of the Order . He alluded specially to the grand work for Freemasonry which had been done in West London by Comp . George Read , P . G . Std . Br ., and asserted that no appointment to Grand Lodge had ever given satisfaction to a greater number of the brethren and companions than when their distinguished visitor was appointed P . G . Std . Br .

Comp . George Read , P . G . Std . Br ., thanked the M . E . Z . and the companions for the cordial manner in which they had received the toast . The Grand Officers were ever ready to do all in their power to promote the interests of the Craft , and they were delighted to know that their services were appreciated . He had gained Grand Lodge honours rather late in life , but he trusted that he might still have the pleasure of being among them for many years to come . lie bad been a friend and neighbour of the M . E . Z . for many years , and he was glad to be present to congratulate him on attaining the position of First Principal in the chapter .

Comp . J . Butler proposed " The Health of the M . E . Z . " He slid that since Comp . Turner had been conntaed with the chapter he had discharged all his duties in the most exemplary manner . They all congratulated him sincerely on attaining the high position he now held , and they all wished him a most happy and prosperous year of effic ; . lhe M . E . Z ., in reply , thanked the companions for the very kind and cordial manner in which they had received the toast . He knew that many of his predecessors

Royal Arch.

had been distinguished in science , law , and letters , and it would be his ambition to try to follow their noble example . He thought that no companion had ever been called upon to preside over the chapter under sadder circumstances than he had . During the past few months death had claimed three of their companions , who were justly looked upon as the three pillars of the chapter , viz ., Comps . J . R . Roberts , F . Eckstein , and J . Pearson . It seemed almost impossible that they should hear no more the hearty laugh of Comp . Roberts , enjoy the well told stories and the sparkling wit of Comp .

Eckstein , or listen to the more serious view of life which was always expressed so well by Comp . Pearson . The chapter had most certainly sustained a serious loss , but by working in the same spirit that had actuated those departed companions he had no doubt the chapter would long continue to flourish and prosper . " The H . and J ., " was next given by the M . E . Z . He spoke highly of the devotion to the chapter which had been shown by Comps . Farrow and Thwaites . They all deeply regretted that illness hid prevented the former from being with | them that evening .

Comp . Thwaites expressed his thanks and pride in filling the office of Third Principal . He was glad to have had the honour of assisting in exalting two candidates into the chapter . The M . E . Z ., in proposing " The Exaltees , " said they were two personal friends of his—Comps . T . Simpson and the Rev . H . Vyvian Tyrrel—and it would be impossible to find anywhere two better men and Masons . _ Comps . T . Simpson and the Rev . H . Vyvian Tyrrel both responded , and expressed their thanks at having been admitted into the Urban Chapter . They had been much impressed with the ceremony , and would do all in their power to promote the interests of Royal Arch Freemasonry in general , and the Urban Chapter in particular .

"The Visitors " was cordially given by the M . E . Z ,, who referred in kindly and complimentary terms to each visiting companion present , and a suitable response having been made by each visitor , the following toasts were duly honoured : " The Scribe E ., " "The Past Principals , " "The Officers , " and the Janitor . During the evening some excellent songs were sung by Comps . C Ortner , W . S . Thwaites , and G . Nelson Watts , and the Rev . H . Vyvian Tyrrel fairly convulsed the companions with some capital recitations . Altogether , the meeting was a most successful and enjoyable one .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Alleyn Chapter , No . 139 . A meeting of this chapter was held at 33 , Golden-square , W ., on Wednesday , the gth inst ., when there were present III . Bros . W . J . Songhurst , 30 ° , M . W . S ., in the chair ; Capt . W . Portlork-Dadson , 33 ° , Sec . to Supreme Council ; and John Read , 30 , P . M . W . S . 10 , 42 , 107 , Prelate ; Ex . and P . Bro . F . A . Powell , iS ° , ist Gen . ; III . Bro . R . C . Leversedge , 31 , 2 nd Gen . ; Ex . and P . Bros . W . H . Kidson , M . L . S . B ., Treas . ; I . VV . Stevens . 1 S , Marshal ; A . H . Thornton , J . P ., 1 S , Raphael ; A . 0 0

Churchward , M . D ., 1 S , D . C ; I . P . Norrington , 1 S , Herald ; F . . ] . Henley , and G . Austin , Outer Guard . Visitors : Very III . Bro . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , 33 , Grand Prior S . C ; III . Bro . Harold Burke , 30 , Tuscan Chapter ; and Ex . and P . Bros . J . J . Pakes , Invicta Chapter , and J . Inskipp , St . George's Chapter . Communications of regret for inability to attend this meeting were received from the Most III . Bro . Capt . N . G . Philips , 30 , Lt . Grand Commander ; Very III . Bro . R . Loveland Loveland , 33 , Q . C ., Grand Chancellor ; 111 . Bros . Sir F . Godson , M . P ., 33 ° ; Digby Green , 30 ; and Ex . and P . Bro . T . Parker , 1 S .

The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . W . Llewellyn as a candidate for perfection , and , it being in favour of his admission , Bro . Llewellyn was regularly admitted to the iS ° by the M . W . S . This being the annual period of installation of M . W . S ., III . Bro . John Read , 30 , having been presented , was installed into the chair by 111 . Bro . W . J . Songhurst , 30 . This ceremony , as well as the ceremony of perfection , was carried out in a most faultless and impressive manner by III . Bro . W . J . Songhurst , 30 ° .

III . Bro . John Read , 30 , as M . W . S . appointed and invested the following officers : Ex . and P . Bro . F . A . Powell , iS " , Prelate ; 111 . Bro . R . C . Leversedge , 31 , ist General ; Ex . and P . Bro . J . W . Stevens , iS' ^ nd General ; III . Bros , W . J . Songhurst , 30 , Treas . ; and Capt . W . Portlock-Dadson , 33 ° . Recorder ; Ex . and P . Bros . A . H . Thornton , J . P ., 1 S , Marshal ; A . Churchward , M . D ., iS ° , Raphael ;

J . P . Norrington , iS ° , D . C ; H . E . Hermin , lS ' , Herald ; W . H . Kidson , M . L . S . B ., iS ° , Capt . of Guard ; and J . F . Henley , 1 S , Stwd . Nothing further offering , the Tnird Point was given in ample form , and the chapter closed , and the meeting adjourned . Those present subsequently dined together at the Cafe Royal , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., and good working was succeeded by a ' good dinner , carefully provided by Bro . Odennino , the manager , and a most agreeable , successful , and enjoyable evening was spent by all .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Beaconsfield Lodge , No . 205 . A meeting of this lodge was held at the Lord Brooke Hotel , Shern Hall-street , Walthamstow , on Saturday , the 5 th inst . The following brethren were present : Bros . W . S . Wright , W . M . ; | . M . Murphy , G . M . E . Hamilton , M . A . Mclnerny , J . A . Walter , T . Hallows , P . M . ; T . Cull , P . M . ; L . V . Walker , P . M . ; J . C Yates , P . M . ; F . E . Bailey , P . M . ; A . Molony , P . M . ; H . H . Nuding , P . M . ; F . E . England , H . B . Dickens . Bro . Pickering was a visitor .

The lodge was opened , and the minut : s of the last meeting were read an 1 enfirmed . 'The W . M . requested Bro . Alfred Molony , P . M . and Sec , to take the chair ; and the latter then instilled Bro . J . N . Murphy , S . W . and W . M . elect . The new W . M . appointed the officers as follows : Bro . G . M . E . Hamilton , S . W . ; W . A . Greene , JAV . ; M . A . Mclnerny , M . O . ; J . A . Watts , S . O . ; A . J . Williamson , J . O . ; F . Hallows , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Molony , P . M ., Sec . ; F . England , S . D . ; II . B . Dickins , J . D . ; and F . E . Bailey , P . M ., I . G . , . After the close of the lodge , the brethren dined together and spent a very enjoyable evening .