Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

then offered himself as candidate , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . C Itter , and Bro . R . Corry having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted , The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . R . Corry acting

as candidate . The W . M . resumed the chair , and rose for the first and second times , and Bro . J . W . Hunt , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and a vote of thanks was passed to the W . M ., Bro . \ V . E . Windsor , for the able manner he had conducted the business of the evening for the first time . All Masonic business being- ended , the lodsre was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the ist in ^ ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . Charles Godfrey , W . M . j M . T . R . Dundas , S . W . j J . C . Conway , J . W . j W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Read , P . M . 571 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1 543 , Sec ; G . Campbell ,

S . D . j A . Clark , J . D . j E . S . Reed , l . G . ; R . T . Godfrey , Stwd . ; A . Crossingham , G . Urquhart-Milne , W . Hillier , S . Barrow , O . W . Battley , and T . M . Lamble . - 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 . Barrow being the candidate . Bro . Crossingham answered the questions

leading to the Second Degree . Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren , worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture . Bro . Dundas was elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . The brethren promised to support Bros . Read , Shedd , and Thomas for the Board of General Purposes . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., when there were present Bros . T . W . Hambly , W . M . ; W . Hoggins , S . W . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . W . j G . H . Foan , acting as Preceptor j G . Reynolds , Treasurer and Secretary j T . W . Warwick , S . D . j G . A . Bergholz , J . D . j T . C Seary ,

Org . j J . Wise , l . G . j and T . E . Weeks , Tyler . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . G . Reynolds having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . J . Wise offering himself as a candidate to be

passed to the Second Degree , was examined , and answering the necessary questions satisfactorily , retired . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . Hoggins was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the

third time , Bro . G . H . Foan , acting Preceptor , proposed that a hearty and cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . T . W . Hambly , W . M ., for the very able manner in which he had occupied the chair of this lodge of instruction for the first time , and also for the very clear manner in which he had rehearsed the ceremonies , which were a great credit to him , and he ( Bro . G . H . Foan ) hoped

that the W . M . would be often amongst them . Seconded by Bro . G . H . Reynolds , J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . made a suitable reply . Bro . G . Reynolds asked the permission of the W . M . and the brethren for Bro . F . Kedge , I . P . M . 2191 , and Bro . James j . Woolley , W . M . elect , to rehearse the ceremony of installation and the

appointment and investure of officers at their next meeting , which proposition was most willingly granted , and Bro . G . Reynolds thanked the brethren for their kindness , and hoped they would bring many brethren on that evening . Nothing further offering foi the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the Sth inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . C . C . Barber , W . M . j J . R . Hubbard , W . M . 4 63 , S . W . ; C . Woods , J . W . j J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor j F . Craggs , W . M . S 34 , Sec . j C E . Everett , S . D . j

Joseph Cox , J . D . j W . G . Foster , I . G . j and others . The lodge having been opened , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The ceremony of passing was also rehearsed . The 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Hubbard was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

WARNER LODGE ( No . 2192 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on the Sth inst ., at Bridge Chambers , Hoe-street , Walthamstow , when there were present Bros . Wm . Shurmur , Prov . G . Treas ., W . M . j G . J . Westfield , P . P . G . S . B ., S . W . j P . Trickett , J . W . j VV . P . Allen , Sec . ; J . Clark , S . D . ; VV . VV . Cook , J . D . ; H . G . Brasted , I . G . ; J . Collett , Stwd . ; F . Taylor , G .

Bateman , C . Horst , G . Thorogood , J . Kempthorne , S . Casey , J . King , B . Mann , C MacColla , T . H . Lloyd , J . Ive , P . M ., VV . Baillee , W . Smith , T . Maynard , G . Parsons , W . Solomon , A . Oakden , VV . Short , E . James , C . H . Bestow , R . Jeremy , L . Young , T . Howe , 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 , and the ancient charge delivered . Bros . Clark , Solomon , Thorogood , and MacColla were elected joining members . Bro . Westfield was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . There being no other Masonic business , after " Hearty good wishes" thelodge was closed .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

MARYPORT . W . M . Sewell Council ( No . ii ) . —This council met at the Freemasons' Hall , Eaglesfield-street , on Monday , the Sth instant . Amongst those present were Bros . Jos . Clifton Thompson , G . I . G . of England , W . M . j P . de E . Collin , P . M ., P . G . W . of England , Representative to Grand Council j Jos . Nicholson , P . M . j Col . F . R . Sewell , P . M ., P . G . D . of England j Jas . Gardiner , P . M ., G . D . of England ; J . Paterson , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Jas . Dicken-

Allied Masonic Degrees.

son , J . W . j Thos . Mandle , Sec . ; Jos . Abbot , R . Brown , J . D . j Thos . Alkinson , l . G . ; Jos . O . Scott , acting Sec . ; Jno . Messenger , Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the following Knights of Constantinople were admitted to the Desree of the Knights of the Red Cross of Babylon : Comps . Dickenson and Salkeld . The council was then opened in the Degree of the Grand High Priest ,

Bro . Collin in the chair , when the Degree was conferred on Bro . Jos . Abbot , J . 371 . The council was then closed down to the Order of St . Lawrence the Martyr , when Bro . Jno . Paterson , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . Collin , P . M ., & c , as Installing Master , and was duly installed in the chair by him in his usual able and impressive manner . The W . M . then appointed and invested the

following officers : Bros . Jas . Dickenson , S . W . j T . Mandle , J . W . j P . de E . Collin , Treas . and Representative to the Grand Council j J . Eden , Sec ; R . Brown , S . D . ; Thos . Atkinson , J . D . ; J . Smith , Org . ; J . 0 . Scott , l . G . and acting Sec . ; and Jno . Messenger , Tyler . The sum of one guinea was voted to Bro . Paterson , W . M ., who is acting

as Steward for the Mark Benevolent Fund , and with " Hearty good wishes " and several letters of apology for non-attendance , the lodge was closed . " On the invitation of the W . M ., the brethren retired to the ante-room , where a splendid banquet was prepared by Bro . Atkinson , of the Star Hotel , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and duly responded to .

Concert At Steinway Hall.

CONCERT AT STEINWAY HALL .

Bro . Henry Cross , A . R . C . M ., 2098 , Orpheus Rose Croix Chapter , gave his annual concert at Steinway Hall on Monday evening last , at which he was ably supported by Madame Cross-Lavers , Mdlle . Kruger-Velthusen , Miss Ethel Bevans , Bros . Edward Branscombe , Vivian Bennetts , and Alfred E . Izard . Amongst

the patrons and subscribers were the Dowager Marchioness of Waterford , the Earl and Countess of Harewood , Lord and Lady Hillingdon , the Hon . Mrs . Hope , the Hon . Mrs . Mitford , Sir W . Cunliffe Brooks , Bart , M . P ., Sir John H . Thursby , Bart ., Mr . Justice and Lady Kekewich , Bros . Capt . N . G . Philips , Dr . J . Griffiths ,

F . Seager-Hunt , M . P ., E . B . Florence , C . M . Barker , G . Bishop , E . W . Cathie , C . Coote , J . B . Gallie , Chas . Oilier , J . B . Orgill , 0 . C . Robson , and others . An excellent programme was provided , Madame Cross-Lavers' rendering of Bro . F . H . Bevan ' s "The flight of Ages " and Spohr ' s " Rose softly blooming" deservedl y

received warm applause , and Miss Ethel Bevans , whose contralto voice is of marked power and range , being very effective in Goring Thomas ' s song , " A summer night . " Bros . Branscombe and Bennetts were the tenors , the former ' s solo , " Come sing , my Lute , " and that of the latter , " Stars of the summer night'' ( ably

accompanied by the composer , Mr . G . J . B . Aitken ) , being admirable in their sympathetic execution . Bro . Izard not merely accompanied most of the vocal selections faultlessly , but gave several pianoforte solos to the great satisfaction of the audience . Mdlle . Kriiger-Velthusen also did every justice to a composition of

Rubinstein ' s , and | Mr . James O'Brien was a good clarionet soloist . We must not forget Bro . Cross , who sang in his very best form in both solo and concerted pieces , his fine baritone voice telling with great effect in F . H . Cowen ' s " My lady ' s dower . " It was but the other day his musical services at the installation banquet of the Harlesden Lodge were highly appreciated .

Ireland.

Ireland .

ROYAL ARCH . BOYLE . Abbey Chapter ( No . 242 ) . —This chapter held 3 . very successful convocation on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult ., when three candidates were exalted , viz .: Bros , the Earl of Kingston , Major W . H . White , D . L ., and Joseph Irwin . There was a large attendance , and the companions subsequently sat down to refreshment , Comp . Robert Devenish ,

M . E . K ., presiding . The usual loyal toasts having been honoured , " The Health of the Newly-exalted Companions" was most cordially received and responded to . Lord Kingston then proposed "The M . E . K ., " who in turn proposed " The Registrar , Comp . Dr . F . L . Clarke ,

30 ° . " Other toasts followed , some music was rendered , including the new Masonic song " Fidelity " by its composer , Comp . Joseph Gillespie , and the companions departed highly pleased with the harmony and goodwill which so heartily prevail in the Abbey Royal Arch Chapter .

Craft Abroad.

Craft Abroad .

CONSECRATION OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT WILLIAMSTOWN . On the 4 th April last the Most Worshi pful Grand Master of the Victorian United Constitution , Bro . Sir W . J . Clarke , Bart ., -fee , and the Grand Lodge Officers , paid a visit to Williamstown to consecrate the new hall

of the Excelsior Lodge of Industry , No . 16 , V . C ., and assist at the installation of the officers for the ensuing 12 months . The consecration service having been performed and the building inspected , it was duly dedicated to the purpose of Freemasonry . After the conclusion of the ceremony Bro . A . Harper , who had been elected

by the lodge , was installed into the chair of K . S ., and the following officers were invested : Bros . W . H . J . Thomas , P . M ., I . P . M . ; J . Dodgson , S . W . ; W . Farmer , J . W . ; Isaac Barlow , Treas . ; E . Ernest Press , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C , D . of C ; S . Hobson , Secretary ; A . L . Haslam , Organist ; T . Lons-

Craft Abroad.

dale , S . D . ; A . J . L . Sims , J . D . ; D . G . W ,:. l . G . ; J . Meatchem , G . V . Baker , and J . B . Waters Stwds . ; W . F . Laming , Tyler ( this being his 29 th yea ' of office ) . The installation ceremony was performed by the Past Masters of the lodge , assisted b y Bro Henry , P . M ., and the Grand Lodge Officers . Befor the lodge closed Bro , Suiter , P . M ., on behalf of the

members , presented Bro . W . H . J . Thomas , P . M . , with an illuminated address bound in morocco . The musical portion of the services was under the control of Bro . A . Hayter , Grand Organist , assisted by Bro W . Henderson and the choir of the Victorian Naval and Military Lodge , No . 49 ..

In the evening a banquet was held in the Mechanics ' Institute . The Excelsior Lodge of Industry is one of the oldest lodges in the colony , and is also one of the strongest both in members and finance . The new hall has cost a little over ^ 1000 , and nearly the whole debt has been paid .

MELBOURNE . Cordon Lodge ( No . 99 ) . —The installation festival of this lodge was held or . Thursday evenintr Apiil 9 th , in the Masonic Hall , Ascotvale , Bro . Sydney Hayles , W . M ., presiding , supported by a large number of members and visitors , amongst the latter being severa l Grand Lodge Officers . After the routine business Bro .

, W . F . Lamonby , P . S . G . W ., the senior Past Master , took the chair , and Bro . J . jC . M . Cowan , P . M . 11 , S . G . W . S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented , and formally installed ' The following officers were subsequently appointed and invested : Bros . S . Hayles , I . P . M . ; J . E . Kigby , S . W . ; R . J . Larnach , J . W . j J . Swaine , Treasurer ( re-elected ); C . J . Brown Sec . ( re-appointed ) j E . Wilson , S . D . ; R . w !

Denyer , J . D . j A . Eastwood , Org . j W . Staffers , D . C F . J . Tadgell , l . G . j VV . Matthews and VV . M . Knight ! Stwds . j and G . W . Plummer , Tyler ( re-elected ) . It was decided to hold a ball in connection with the lodge , and a Committee was appointed to arrange details . The balance-sheet for the past year having been presented and adopted , and a running fire of " Hearty good wishes "

tendered by the visiting brethren to the newly-installed W . M ., the lodge was closed . The customary toast list was gone through subsequently at the banquet , included therein being the names of Bros . Guy Montgomery and R . Fraser , who are leaving this week on a trip to the Old Country .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . THE REV . T . COCHRANE , M . A ., P . G . CHAPLAIN . It is with very sincere regret that we announce the death of Bro . the Rev . Thos . Cochrane , M . A ., Past G . Chaplain of England . The sad event occurred on Tuesday , the 9 th inst , after only a few days' illness , and as our deceased brother was still in the very prime of life , the loss will be felt all the more intensely . Bro . Cochrane , who was educated at Eton and Oxford , and

graduated at the latter as B . A . in 1858 and M . A . in i 860 , was initiated into Freemasonry in the Apollo University Lodge , No . 357 , Oxford , in March , 1858 , and was exalted to the Royal Arch Degree in the Alfred Chapter , No . 340 , Oxford , in June of the following year . In 186 7 he was installed W . M . of the Unity

Lodge , No . 567 , Warwick , and 10 years later he became W . M . of the Hope and Unity Lodge , No . 214 , Brentwood , while in 18 7 8 he occupied the chair of the Westminster and Keystone Lodge , No . 10 . He received his first provincial honours in 18 73 , when he was appointed P . G . Chaplain of Oxfordshire , while in 1877 ,

and again in 1878 , he occupied the chair of P . S . G . W . of Essex . In 1882 his Royal Highness the Grand Master was pleased to appoint him one of the Grand Chaplains of England . In Royal Arch Masonry he won almost equal distinction , hauing gradually risen to the chair of First Principal of the Westminster and

Keystone Chapter , No . 10 , in which he was installed in 18 77 , and to that of First Principal in the Hope and Unity Chapter , No . 214 , Romford , in 1879 . In 1882 he was invested as ist Grand Standard Bearer ol Supreme Grand Chapter . He was installed a Knight Templar at Warwick in 1865 , was E . P . of

the Cceur de Lion Preceptory , Oxford , in 187 6 and 1877 , and Deputy Preceptor to his Royal Highneffl Prince Leopold in 18 7 8 , in which year also he was invested as Grand Prelate of the Order in Eng land and Wales at the meeting of Great Priory . In Mark Masonry he was a member of Carnarvon

Lodge , No . 7 , a Past Provincial Grand Chap lain of Middlesex and Surrey , and was Grand Chap lain ol the Mark Grand Lodge in 1886 . In 1865 he was perfected Rose Croix , 18 , and was a P . M . W . S . of U * University Chapter of that Degree . As regards our Institutions , he had constituted himself a Life-Governo

of all three , and had served several times as Stewa on behalf of one or other of them , so that in tn'i respect , as well as from the fact of his being thoroughly conversant with the work in lodge , chapter , and p ceptory , his death will be looked upon as a very . ^ ° ' j loss to our Masonic community . To the family a numerous friends of our lamented brother we offer 0 most sincere tribute of sympathy .

Death.

Death .

VASSAK-SMITH . —On the 5 th inst ., at Charlton U ' Cheltenham , Edith , eldest daughter of W- Bro . ¦ ¦ Vassar-Smith , D . P . G . M . of Gloucestershire , R . W . Prov . G . M . designate M . M . M . douce * shire and Herefordshire , in her 20 th year .