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Royal Arch.
In the chapter , thus proving the necessity of Past Principals keep ing up their knowledge of the working alter they had nassed through the various chairs . P Comps- Hattersley , P . Z . ; Cox , P . Z . ; and Folkard ack nowledged the toast , thanking the companions for the kind hosp itality shown them , and complimenting the officers of the ritual
on the admirable working . Comps . W . Simpson , H „ and W . VV . Lee , J ., replied for "The H . and J ., " and Comp . N . Green , P . Z ., for " The Past Principals . " . , , The Janitor ' s toast terminated a pleasant evening , which was enlivened by several songs rendered by the members .
Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.
Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .
LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street . W .. when there were present Bros . Terry , W . M . ; Hill , S . W . ; Boehm , 1 W ; Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; Kraus , S . D . ; Gwennell , J . D . ; Tidy , LG . ; Wilby , Hon . Sec . ; Hemming , P . M . ; Thom , P . M . "; Evenden , P . M . ; Mason , Osborne , and
others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . Evenden , Hemming , and Mason respectively . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Evenden being the candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , when
Bros . ' Gwennell , Tiny and Kraus were elected joining members , and each briefly acknowledged the compliment . The dues were then collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when the S . W ., Bro . Hill , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week and appointed his officers in rotation . It was agreed that Bro . Osborne , W . M . 1287 , be invited to work the ceremony of installation at the next meeting .
The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 5 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . W . C . Dickey , W . M . j H . Clark , S . W . j H . Scharien , J . VV . ; A . Williams , VV . M . S 34 . Prereptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ;
W . Hinds . S . D . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c ; W . J . Coplestone , P . M . ; and James Banks . The lodge was opened according to ancient custom . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . Lovendahl answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and
the ceremony of installation was partially rehearsed , Bro . A . Williams acting as Installing Master , and Bro . Dickey as W . M . elect . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the investment of officers was rehearsed . Bro . Clark was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .
ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . D . M . Forbes , W . M . ; J . T . I'rost , S . W . ; R . P . Upton , J . W . ; Walter Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Prov . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M .. Sees . ; G . J . Hanson , S . D . ; C . Smith , l . D . ; E . P . Woodman , LG . ; W . Rapley , E . Faux , A . Oliver , P . M , ; E . G . Young , J . VV . Clarke , and R . Loomes .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Young answered the questions leading , 'to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed ,
Bro . Young being the candidate . The VV . AL then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Coxon , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Clarke being the VV . M . elect . Bro . Frost was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The Iodge was then closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 6 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , W . Present : Bros . Walden , W . M . ; Biggs , S . W . ; Dickey , J . W . ; A . Williams , P . M ., Preceptor * . M . Spiegel , P . M , Sec ; Hillier , S . D . ; Clark , J . D . ; Larkham , LG . ; Whiteley , Clark , Dennis , and Fox . ¦ liThe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . This being
the mother lod < e officers' night , the officers , according to the by-laws , occupied their respective offices . Bro . Whiteley being a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . I he lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed
to the Iqrst Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dennh being the candidate . Bro . Biggs was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . After the usual rising , a vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Whiteley for his kindness in having had the tracing board remounted , and the lodge was closed in due form .
STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meetingof th- above was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present : Comps . Grummant , M . E Z . ; uannister , H . ; Hill , J . ; Hilion , S . E . ; North , S . N . ; Dawson , P . S . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; H . Martin , Chabfit , Elgar , and Salmon .
The minutes of the previous convo : ation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Salmon personating the candidate . Comp . Bannister rehearsed the installation of the first chair , Comp . H . Mr 1 . * being installed . Comp . Bannister was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , when , after the exaltation , an installation ceremony will be rehearsed ,
Royal Ark Mariners.
Royal Ark Mariners .
LIVERPOOL . kxcelsiO ! " Lodge ( No . 359 ) . —This lodge held a meeting at the Bear ' s Paw , on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst . uro . James H . Barrow , W . Commander . After the elevanon of eight candidates , Bro . John C . Robinson , P . M . 65 , I ! 7 * ' - ''* was du ' y installed as VV . Commander by UT ' pt * J' ¦ - '• Murray . The sum of 10 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls ,
Red Cross Of Rome And Constantine.
Red Cross of Rome and Constantine .
Premier Conclave . —This old conclave met at . the Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the ist inst . Amongst those present were Sir Knights Purrot ** , M . P . S . ; Robinson , V . E . ; J . J . Pakes , S . G . ; N . Prower , M . A ., as J . G . ; H . H . Shirley , M . A ., P . M . P . S ., G . C , Treas . ; John Mason , P . G . Gen ., P . M . P . S ., Recorder ; Scurrah , Prelate ; the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , B . A ., G . S ., Std . Br . ; Phillips , Herald ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G .
Gen ., P . M . P . S . ; Dr . Mickley , P . G . Gen ., P . M . P . S . ; and others . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The amended by-laws were then discussed , and an unanimous vote taken thereon . The names of Sir Knights Pakes and Scurrah were submitted as members for the Grand Senate , and were nominated accordingly . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Sir
Knights G . Graveley , L . Steele , C Keyser , P . M . P . S ; and many others . The conclave was then closed , and the Sir Knights partook of an excellent banquet , well served by Bro . Mantel and assistants . The usual toasts followed . Sir Knight H . H . Shirley , M . A ., responded on behalf of " The Grand Council . " In the course of his remarks he
stated that the Order appeared to be reviving . That was no doubt to a great extent due to the interest taken in it by Sir Knights Lords Euston and Dungarvan , who occupied the highest positions in the Degree . There were other distinguished members who also had done a great deal of good sound work . He was pleased to say that the Premier Conclave had furnished several . Personally , he liked the Degree very much , and he felt gratified in having had his
name coupled with the toast . Sir Knight the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , B . A ., acknowledged " The Health of the Grand Senate " in a speech of some point and humour . The toast of "The M . P . S . " was submitted by Sir Knight Dr . Mickley , and responded to by Sir Knight Purrott . "The Health of the Past Sovereigns" followed , and Sir Knight Nelson Prower responded . In the course of his
speech , he touched upon the long services of many of his colleagues . He said that the M . P . S . in his kindness had coupled his name with the toast , but there were several present who were his ( the speaker ' s ) seniors in the conclave , and who would no doubt have dealt with the toast far more eloquently . He then dwelt at length upon the
beautiful tenets of the Christian Degrees . Sir Knight Robinson replied for "The V . E . ; " Sir Knight Shirley for " The Treasurer and Recorder ; " and Sir Knights Scurrah and Phillips for "The Officers . " The proceedings then terminated .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . A . H . MOYES , D . P . G . M . CAMBS . As briefly stated in our last issue , Bro . Andrew Helenus Moyes , late Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Cambridgeshire , died on Thursday morning , the 4 th inst ., at his residence , No . 28 , Petty Cury , Cambridge , from aneurism of the heart . He had been in failing health for the past two years , and had Sound it
necessary to relinquish public duties in connection with the Town and County Councils , and also with Freemasonry . A son ot the late Mr . John Moyes , of the Bul ! Hotel , Cambridge , the deceased gentleman was born at Edinburgh in January , 1830 , was educated at the City of London School and at Dane Hill , Margate . He married a daughter of Mr . Trafford , of
Lincoln , who survives him , as do several sons and a daughter . He was in business nearly 40 years , the greater part of the time as proprietor of the Lion Hotel , Cambridge . Some years ago he was a churchwarden of St . Mary ' s , and in recent years he was the selected of Market Ward and St . Andrew's Division on the Local Councils . Bro . Andrew Moyes was a
prominent and zealous Freemason . He was initiated in the Scientific Lodgp , No . 88 , on the ioth of April , 1854 , and was , at the time of his death , its oldest subscribing member . He declined office in the early part of his career , so that 26 years elapsed between the time of his initiation and his becoming the Master of his lodge in 1880 . He then advanced rapidly . After
serving as Prov . G . S . of Wks . and Prov . S . G . W ., he was in 18 S 6 appointed Deputy Prov . Grand Master , which office he fulfilled with great fidelity until last November , when failing health compelled him to relinquish the post . In 1887 he was appointed Grand Std . Br . of England . Bro . Moyes was also a member of the John Carpenter Lodge . His zeal for Royal Arch
Masonry was remarkable . He was not only a P . Z . of the Pythagoras Chapter , No . 88 , but as Scribe E . he took the liveliest interest in all the concerns of the chapter , and was always anxious to assist those companions in office to discharge their duties efficiently , he himself being quite an expert in Royal Arch work , for which his old chapter is rather famous .
He was P . P . G . H . of the Province of Cambridgeshire and a Past Grand Officer of the Supreme Grand Chapter of England . The deceased was also one of the founders of the York Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 3 . 34 , of whicli he afterwards became Master and Treasurer . He was likewise P . P . S . G . W . of the Province of East Anglia . Proceeding to the Rose
Croix Degree , he became one of the founders and P . M . W . S . of the Cantabrigia Rose Croix Chapter , No . 112 . Bro . Moyes showed great interest in the Masonic Charities , and , although he relinquished almost all other offices , allowed himself to be re-elected Vice-President and Treasurer of the Cambridgeshire Masonic Charity Association last November . He was a Life-Governor of all the Royal Masonic Charities , and had
Obituary.
served some four or five Stewardships . The Province of Cambridgeshire will by his death lose more than 100 annual votes in these Charities . Two sons of the deceased are members of the Craft , namely , Bro . A . J . Moyes , of Stamford , and Bro . J . H . Moyes , of Cambridge . The installation meeting of the - Scientific Lodge , which was to have been held on Monday , the
8 th inst ., was postponed by dispensation until Monday , the 15 th inst . The funeral took place on Monday , the Sth inst ., and , although of a private character in deference to the wishes of the departed , was largely attended by brethren of the Order in the town and district . The first part of the Burial Service was read at Great St . Mary ' s Church , and the interment took
place at the Mill-road Cemetery . Among the beautiful floral tributes of respect were elegant wreaths from the Provincial Grand Lodge , the Scientific Lodge , the Pythagoras Chapter , the York Lodge of Mark Master Masons , and the Cantabri gia Rose Criox Chapter .
The Lodge of the Three Grand Principals , No . 441 , and Etheldreda Lodge , No . 2107 , also sent wreaths , The Burial Service was read by Bro . the Rev . W , Cunningham , D . D ., Past Prov . G . Chap . Amongst those attending the ifuneral were Mr . S . L . Young , ex-Mayor of Cambridge , Messrs . R . R . Rowe , A . Deck ,
G . W . Fitch , W . C . Hall , H . S . French , A . T . Ellis , W . W . Gray , and the following brethren : Bros . Col , R . T . Caldwell , Prov . G . M . Cambridgeshire ; B . Chennell , T . Hunnybun , T . Nichols , J . N . Pryor , A . Thompson , O . Papworth , F . Piggott , VV . P . Spalding , C . H . Banham , A . Jones , T . Lucas , W . H . Jarrold , Col . Beales , B . W . Beales , jun ., A . E . ChaplinA . J .
, Lyon , C . W . Redin , F . J . Moden , W . James , W . R Bright , T . W . Alsop , J . Bester , C . S . Palmer , and M D . Bradford , of No . 88 ; J . Vail , J . Sheldrick , T Watts , C . A . Vinter , J . Taylor , J . S . Youngman , P . H Young , H . E . Greef , F . Dewbery , W . C . Dewbery , J E . L . Whitehead , G . Whitmore , G . R . Barnes , F
Palmer , J . F . Miller , F . W . Miller , Jas . Catling , G . L . Olive , and H . W . Dewberry , of No . 441 ; W . H . Francis , 859 ; and Col . W . M . Fawcett , 1492 . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Rev . J . H . Gray , and Bro . W . B . Redfern , W . M . 88 , were unable to attend , the former being detained in London and the latter being unwell .
BRO . GEORGE ROGERS . We have to record the death of Bro . George Rogers P . M ., P . P . G . P . Jersey , a founder and one of the oldest Past Masters of the Prince of Wales' Lodge , No . 1003 , which took place at the Masonic Temple , Jersey , on the 30 th ult . The late brother had taken a very active part in Craft and other branches of Masonry since his
initiation in i 860 . He had been caretaker of the Masonic Temple for nearly 17 years . He was P . G . T . as well , as Tyler of all the Craft lodges and other Masonic Orders in the island . The demise of this much-esteemed brother leaves a gap which it will be found hard to fill . Bro . Rogers was interred on the
3 rd inst . at Mont-a-I'Abbe Cemetery in the presence of a large gathering . The Past Masters , W . M ., and brethren of the Prince of Wales' Lodge , No . 1003 , as well as a number of other brethren , attended the funeral , and discharged their last duty to a brother . The brethren carried wands and acacia , which they cast on the coffin at the end of the service .
The Craft Abroad.
The Craft Abroad .
UNITED tlllAND LODGE OF VICTORIA . The Melbourne Argus ol December 2 nd contains the following serious allegations . It appears , however , that it is the late English District Grand Lodge that is referred to . The others having very little money : " It will be remembered b y a large number of Freemasons that when the various Masonic bodies which
were working under the English , Irish , Scotch , and Victorian Constitutions amalgamated in March , 1889 , under one Grand Lodge—the United Grand Lodge of Victoria—the four Constitutions dissolved and went into liquidation . Committees were then appointed by each of the dissolved Constitutions to wind up the affairs , and the arrangement was made that after the
collecting of all dues from the various lodges and the discharging of all liabilities in connection with the respective Constitutions the Masonic Charitable Institutions were to share in the surplus funds . It now appears that , although nearly five years have elapsed since the resolutions to wind up were passed , little or nothing has been done to carry them into effect . The
four Constitutions named still remain in liquidation , and the Committee of only one of the four has displayed any energy or evinced any determination to go on with and finish the work it was appointed to do . The liquidators in this case have within the past few weeks set vigorously to work and bid fair to accomplish their task very shortly . They , however , have had a most unpleasant surprise in the course of their
investigations , and they have assured themselves that there has been a very serious tampering with the Benevolent Fund , which shows a large deficit , amounting to nearl y £ 1000 . The matter is causing considerable sensation amongst the Masonic Fraternity , and there is no doubt that at the next meeting of the Grand Lodge , which takes places on the 18 th inst ., the whole matter will be thoroughly ventilated . "
" iir Clare Ford , the newly-appointed British Ambassador to Italy , will to-day ( Friday ) be received in audience bv King Humbert , and present his credentials .
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Royal Arch.
In the chapter , thus proving the necessity of Past Principals keep ing up their knowledge of the working alter they had nassed through the various chairs . P Comps- Hattersley , P . Z . ; Cox , P . Z . ; and Folkard ack nowledged the toast , thanking the companions for the kind hosp itality shown them , and complimenting the officers of the ritual
on the admirable working . Comps . W . Simpson , H „ and W . VV . Lee , J ., replied for "The H . and J ., " and Comp . N . Green , P . Z ., for " The Past Principals . " . , , The Janitor ' s toast terminated a pleasant evening , which was enlivened by several songs rendered by the members .
Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.
Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .
LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street . W .. when there were present Bros . Terry , W . M . ; Hill , S . W . ; Boehm , 1 W ; Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; Kraus , S . D . ; Gwennell , J . D . ; Tidy , LG . ; Wilby , Hon . Sec . ; Hemming , P . M . ; Thom , P . M . "; Evenden , P . M . ; Mason , Osborne , and
others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . Evenden , Hemming , and Mason respectively . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Evenden being the candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , when
Bros . ' Gwennell , Tiny and Kraus were elected joining members , and each briefly acknowledged the compliment . The dues were then collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when the S . W ., Bro . Hill , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week and appointed his officers in rotation . It was agreed that Bro . Osborne , W . M . 1287 , be invited to work the ceremony of installation at the next meeting .
The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 5 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . W . C . Dickey , W . M . j H . Clark , S . W . j H . Scharien , J . VV . ; A . Williams , VV . M . S 34 . Prereptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ;
W . Hinds . S . D . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c ; W . J . Coplestone , P . M . ; and James Banks . The lodge was opened according to ancient custom . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . Lovendahl answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and
the ceremony of installation was partially rehearsed , Bro . A . Williams acting as Installing Master , and Bro . Dickey as W . M . elect . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the investment of officers was rehearsed . Bro . Clark was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .
ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . D . M . Forbes , W . M . ; J . T . I'rost , S . W . ; R . P . Upton , J . W . ; Walter Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Prov . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M .. Sees . ; G . J . Hanson , S . D . ; C . Smith , l . D . ; E . P . Woodman , LG . ; W . Rapley , E . Faux , A . Oliver , P . M , ; E . G . Young , J . VV . Clarke , and R . Loomes .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Young answered the questions leading , 'to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed ,
Bro . Young being the candidate . The VV . AL then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Coxon , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Clarke being the VV . M . elect . Bro . Frost was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The Iodge was then closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 6 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , W . Present : Bros . Walden , W . M . ; Biggs , S . W . ; Dickey , J . W . ; A . Williams , P . M ., Preceptor * . M . Spiegel , P . M , Sec ; Hillier , S . D . ; Clark , J . D . ; Larkham , LG . ; Whiteley , Clark , Dennis , and Fox . ¦ liThe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . This being
the mother lod < e officers' night , the officers , according to the by-laws , occupied their respective offices . Bro . Whiteley being a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . I he lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed
to the Iqrst Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dennh being the candidate . Bro . Biggs was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . After the usual rising , a vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Whiteley for his kindness in having had the tracing board remounted , and the lodge was closed in due form .
STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meetingof th- above was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present : Comps . Grummant , M . E Z . ; uannister , H . ; Hill , J . ; Hilion , S . E . ; North , S . N . ; Dawson , P . S . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; H . Martin , Chabfit , Elgar , and Salmon .
The minutes of the previous convo : ation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Salmon personating the candidate . Comp . Bannister rehearsed the installation of the first chair , Comp . H . Mr 1 . * being installed . Comp . Bannister was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , when , after the exaltation , an installation ceremony will be rehearsed ,
Royal Ark Mariners.
Royal Ark Mariners .
LIVERPOOL . kxcelsiO ! " Lodge ( No . 359 ) . —This lodge held a meeting at the Bear ' s Paw , on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst . uro . James H . Barrow , W . Commander . After the elevanon of eight candidates , Bro . John C . Robinson , P . M . 65 , I ! 7 * ' - ''* was du ' y installed as VV . Commander by UT ' pt * J' ¦ - '• Murray . The sum of 10 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls ,
Red Cross Of Rome And Constantine.
Red Cross of Rome and Constantine .
Premier Conclave . —This old conclave met at . the Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the ist inst . Amongst those present were Sir Knights Purrot ** , M . P . S . ; Robinson , V . E . ; J . J . Pakes , S . G . ; N . Prower , M . A ., as J . G . ; H . H . Shirley , M . A ., P . M . P . S ., G . C , Treas . ; John Mason , P . G . Gen ., P . M . P . S ., Recorder ; Scurrah , Prelate ; the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , B . A ., G . S ., Std . Br . ; Phillips , Herald ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G .
Gen ., P . M . P . S . ; Dr . Mickley , P . G . Gen ., P . M . P . S . ; and others . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The amended by-laws were then discussed , and an unanimous vote taken thereon . The names of Sir Knights Pakes and Scurrah were submitted as members for the Grand Senate , and were nominated accordingly . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Sir
Knights G . Graveley , L . Steele , C Keyser , P . M . P . S ; and many others . The conclave was then closed , and the Sir Knights partook of an excellent banquet , well served by Bro . Mantel and assistants . The usual toasts followed . Sir Knight H . H . Shirley , M . A ., responded on behalf of " The Grand Council . " In the course of his remarks he
stated that the Order appeared to be reviving . That was no doubt to a great extent due to the interest taken in it by Sir Knights Lords Euston and Dungarvan , who occupied the highest positions in the Degree . There were other distinguished members who also had done a great deal of good sound work . He was pleased to say that the Premier Conclave had furnished several . Personally , he liked the Degree very much , and he felt gratified in having had his
name coupled with the toast . Sir Knight the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , B . A ., acknowledged " The Health of the Grand Senate " in a speech of some point and humour . The toast of "The M . P . S . " was submitted by Sir Knight Dr . Mickley , and responded to by Sir Knight Purrott . "The Health of the Past Sovereigns" followed , and Sir Knight Nelson Prower responded . In the course of his
speech , he touched upon the long services of many of his colleagues . He said that the M . P . S . in his kindness had coupled his name with the toast , but there were several present who were his ( the speaker ' s ) seniors in the conclave , and who would no doubt have dealt with the toast far more eloquently . He then dwelt at length upon the
beautiful tenets of the Christian Degrees . Sir Knight Robinson replied for "The V . E . ; " Sir Knight Shirley for " The Treasurer and Recorder ; " and Sir Knights Scurrah and Phillips for "The Officers . " The proceedings then terminated .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . A . H . MOYES , D . P . G . M . CAMBS . As briefly stated in our last issue , Bro . Andrew Helenus Moyes , late Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Cambridgeshire , died on Thursday morning , the 4 th inst ., at his residence , No . 28 , Petty Cury , Cambridge , from aneurism of the heart . He had been in failing health for the past two years , and had Sound it
necessary to relinquish public duties in connection with the Town and County Councils , and also with Freemasonry . A son ot the late Mr . John Moyes , of the Bul ! Hotel , Cambridge , the deceased gentleman was born at Edinburgh in January , 1830 , was educated at the City of London School and at Dane Hill , Margate . He married a daughter of Mr . Trafford , of
Lincoln , who survives him , as do several sons and a daughter . He was in business nearly 40 years , the greater part of the time as proprietor of the Lion Hotel , Cambridge . Some years ago he was a churchwarden of St . Mary ' s , and in recent years he was the selected of Market Ward and St . Andrew's Division on the Local Councils . Bro . Andrew Moyes was a
prominent and zealous Freemason . He was initiated in the Scientific Lodgp , No . 88 , on the ioth of April , 1854 , and was , at the time of his death , its oldest subscribing member . He declined office in the early part of his career , so that 26 years elapsed between the time of his initiation and his becoming the Master of his lodge in 1880 . He then advanced rapidly . After
serving as Prov . G . S . of Wks . and Prov . S . G . W ., he was in 18 S 6 appointed Deputy Prov . Grand Master , which office he fulfilled with great fidelity until last November , when failing health compelled him to relinquish the post . In 1887 he was appointed Grand Std . Br . of England . Bro . Moyes was also a member of the John Carpenter Lodge . His zeal for Royal Arch
Masonry was remarkable . He was not only a P . Z . of the Pythagoras Chapter , No . 88 , but as Scribe E . he took the liveliest interest in all the concerns of the chapter , and was always anxious to assist those companions in office to discharge their duties efficiently , he himself being quite an expert in Royal Arch work , for which his old chapter is rather famous .
He was P . P . G . H . of the Province of Cambridgeshire and a Past Grand Officer of the Supreme Grand Chapter of England . The deceased was also one of the founders of the York Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 3 . 34 , of whicli he afterwards became Master and Treasurer . He was likewise P . P . S . G . W . of the Province of East Anglia . Proceeding to the Rose
Croix Degree , he became one of the founders and P . M . W . S . of the Cantabrigia Rose Croix Chapter , No . 112 . Bro . Moyes showed great interest in the Masonic Charities , and , although he relinquished almost all other offices , allowed himself to be re-elected Vice-President and Treasurer of the Cambridgeshire Masonic Charity Association last November . He was a Life-Governor of all the Royal Masonic Charities , and had
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served some four or five Stewardships . The Province of Cambridgeshire will by his death lose more than 100 annual votes in these Charities . Two sons of the deceased are members of the Craft , namely , Bro . A . J . Moyes , of Stamford , and Bro . J . H . Moyes , of Cambridge . The installation meeting of the - Scientific Lodge , which was to have been held on Monday , the
8 th inst ., was postponed by dispensation until Monday , the 15 th inst . The funeral took place on Monday , the Sth inst ., and , although of a private character in deference to the wishes of the departed , was largely attended by brethren of the Order in the town and district . The first part of the Burial Service was read at Great St . Mary ' s Church , and the interment took
place at the Mill-road Cemetery . Among the beautiful floral tributes of respect were elegant wreaths from the Provincial Grand Lodge , the Scientific Lodge , the Pythagoras Chapter , the York Lodge of Mark Master Masons , and the Cantabri gia Rose Criox Chapter .
The Lodge of the Three Grand Principals , No . 441 , and Etheldreda Lodge , No . 2107 , also sent wreaths , The Burial Service was read by Bro . the Rev . W , Cunningham , D . D ., Past Prov . G . Chap . Amongst those attending the ifuneral were Mr . S . L . Young , ex-Mayor of Cambridge , Messrs . R . R . Rowe , A . Deck ,
G . W . Fitch , W . C . Hall , H . S . French , A . T . Ellis , W . W . Gray , and the following brethren : Bros . Col , R . T . Caldwell , Prov . G . M . Cambridgeshire ; B . Chennell , T . Hunnybun , T . Nichols , J . N . Pryor , A . Thompson , O . Papworth , F . Piggott , VV . P . Spalding , C . H . Banham , A . Jones , T . Lucas , W . H . Jarrold , Col . Beales , B . W . Beales , jun ., A . E . ChaplinA . J .
, Lyon , C . W . Redin , F . J . Moden , W . James , W . R Bright , T . W . Alsop , J . Bester , C . S . Palmer , and M D . Bradford , of No . 88 ; J . Vail , J . Sheldrick , T Watts , C . A . Vinter , J . Taylor , J . S . Youngman , P . H Young , H . E . Greef , F . Dewbery , W . C . Dewbery , J E . L . Whitehead , G . Whitmore , G . R . Barnes , F
Palmer , J . F . Miller , F . W . Miller , Jas . Catling , G . L . Olive , and H . W . Dewberry , of No . 441 ; W . H . Francis , 859 ; and Col . W . M . Fawcett , 1492 . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Rev . J . H . Gray , and Bro . W . B . Redfern , W . M . 88 , were unable to attend , the former being detained in London and the latter being unwell .
BRO . GEORGE ROGERS . We have to record the death of Bro . George Rogers P . M ., P . P . G . P . Jersey , a founder and one of the oldest Past Masters of the Prince of Wales' Lodge , No . 1003 , which took place at the Masonic Temple , Jersey , on the 30 th ult . The late brother had taken a very active part in Craft and other branches of Masonry since his
initiation in i 860 . He had been caretaker of the Masonic Temple for nearly 17 years . He was P . G . T . as well , as Tyler of all the Craft lodges and other Masonic Orders in the island . The demise of this much-esteemed brother leaves a gap which it will be found hard to fill . Bro . Rogers was interred on the
3 rd inst . at Mont-a-I'Abbe Cemetery in the presence of a large gathering . The Past Masters , W . M ., and brethren of the Prince of Wales' Lodge , No . 1003 , as well as a number of other brethren , attended the funeral , and discharged their last duty to a brother . The brethren carried wands and acacia , which they cast on the coffin at the end of the service .
The Craft Abroad.
The Craft Abroad .
UNITED tlllAND LODGE OF VICTORIA . The Melbourne Argus ol December 2 nd contains the following serious allegations . It appears , however , that it is the late English District Grand Lodge that is referred to . The others having very little money : " It will be remembered b y a large number of Freemasons that when the various Masonic bodies which
were working under the English , Irish , Scotch , and Victorian Constitutions amalgamated in March , 1889 , under one Grand Lodge—the United Grand Lodge of Victoria—the four Constitutions dissolved and went into liquidation . Committees were then appointed by each of the dissolved Constitutions to wind up the affairs , and the arrangement was made that after the
collecting of all dues from the various lodges and the discharging of all liabilities in connection with the respective Constitutions the Masonic Charitable Institutions were to share in the surplus funds . It now appears that , although nearly five years have elapsed since the resolutions to wind up were passed , little or nothing has been done to carry them into effect . The
four Constitutions named still remain in liquidation , and the Committee of only one of the four has displayed any energy or evinced any determination to go on with and finish the work it was appointed to do . The liquidators in this case have within the past few weeks set vigorously to work and bid fair to accomplish their task very shortly . They , however , have had a most unpleasant surprise in the course of their
investigations , and they have assured themselves that there has been a very serious tampering with the Benevolent Fund , which shows a large deficit , amounting to nearl y £ 1000 . The matter is causing considerable sensation amongst the Masonic Fraternity , and there is no doubt that at the next meeting of the Grand Lodge , which takes places on the 18 th inst ., the whole matter will be thoroughly ventilated . "
" iir Clare Ford , the newly-appointed British Ambassador to Italy , will to-day ( Friday ) be received in audience bv King Humbert , and present his credentials .