Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

CAVEAC CHAPTER ( NO . 176 ) . —The election meeting of this chapter was held at the Albion Tavern , AUsr-ilate-street , on Saturday , the 22 nd ult . There were Resent Comps . Frederick Elder , M . E . Z . ; J . B . Sorrell , lz Treas ! , as M . E . Z . ; J . E . Corkett , H . ; M . £ iau ! rhter , as ] . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . 1 st Asst . Soj . Middx . P . Z ., S . E . ; and T . C Strong . _

, Theminutesofthelast meetingwereread . Bydesireofthe members , Comp . Frederick Walters , in a correct and impressive manner , installed Comp . Henry Fenwick Paget , 1 elect , as J . The by-laws were read . The following companions were elected : Comps . J . E . Corkett , Z . ; H . pPaeet , H . ; M . Slaughter , J . ; John B . Sorrell , P . Z ., Treas ( re-elected ); Frederick Walters , P . Z ., S . E . ( reelected ) ; J- H . Wilson , S . N . ; T . C . Strong , P . S . ;

A . L . W . Moore , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; and R . W . Goddard , P . Z ., ' Janitor ( re-elected ) . The usual P . Z . ' s jewel was proposed to be presented to Comp . Frederick Elder , M . E . Z ., as a slight recognition of his valuable services rendered to the chap ter during his year of office . Business being ended , the chapter was closed . The usual first-class banquet followed .

CANTERBURY . —Bertha Chapter ( No . 31 ) . — The annual installation in connection with the above chapter took p lace in the Masonic Temple on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., when the three first Principals were installed in their respective chairs by Comp . E . Ward . They were as follows : Comps . J . E . Wiltshier , M . E . Z . ; Blamiers , H . ; and ReevesJ . The following officers were also installed :

, Comps . Naylor , Scribe E . ; Rev . H . M . Maugham , Scribe N . ; E . Murton , P . S . ; Saunders , 1 st A . S . ; Develin , 2 nd ' A . S . ; and Wood , Organist . After the imposing ceremony was over , the companions and other officers , to the number of about 40 , retired to

the Royal Fountain Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was prepared by Comp . Ward . The usual Masonic toasts were given , interspersed with appropriate songs , & c . The companions formed a very grand spectacle , both in the Temple and at the banquet .

PENARTH . —Tennant Chapter ( No . 1754 ) — On Monday evening , the 24 th ult ., the annual festival of the above chapter took place at the Masonic Hall . The chapter was opened by Comp . S . Cooper , P . Z ., with the following officers : Comps . W . D . John , H . ; P . Adye , J . ; F . 0 . Hodges , Treas . ; S . Coleman , S . E . ; R . C Roper , S . N . ; and H . P . Roberts , 1 st A . S . The companions

present were Comps . W . R . Corfield , H . Frazer , S . D . Churchill , and W . C Anstice . In addition , the following visitors were present : Comps . T . Matthews , Z . ; J . Munday , H . ; J . Hussev , S . E . ; and J . H . Taylor , of Sir George Elliot Chapter ; H . Naunton Davies , M . E . Z . Naunton Davies Chapter ; A . P . Fabian , H ., and J . A . Thomas , of St . Woollos Chapter ; J . M . Ferrierand M . E . Donovan , of St . John ' s Chapter ; and others .

The new Z ., Comp . W . D . John , was ably installed by Comp . Cooper , and he then appointed his officers as follows : Comps . F . P . Adye , H . ; R . C Roper , J . ; H . P . Roberts , P . S . ; S . D . Churchill , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; and W . R . Corfield , 2 nd Asst . Soj . The banquet took place at the Penarth Hotel , when a large number of companions were present , in ^ addition to those named above .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the jth inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps . T . Grummant , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; W . Briant , 1339 , H . ; V . T . Murchd , 1329 , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z . 137 s , Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , S . N . 127 s , S . E . ; ' C . Woods , S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; Davis ; I . Addington , H .

12 7 S ; J . S . Latham , 1339 ; and R . B . Bryant , P . Z . 730 , 1334 , 1329 , P . P . A . G . S . Suffolk . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Addington personating candidate . Comp . R . B . Bryant was unanimously elected a joining member , and returned thanks . Comp . W . Briant , H ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The chapter was then closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

GRAND MASTER'S LODGE . —This influential and distinguished lodge met at Red Lion-square , Holborn , on the 3 rd inst . Among those present were Bros , the Rev . R . N . Sanderson , P . G . Chap ., W . Deputy Master ; Alfred Williams , P . G . M . O ., S . W . ; Rev . H . Cummings , P . G . Chap ., acting J . W . ; Frank Richardson , G . Reg ., acting M . O . ; Charles Driver , G . M . O ., S . O . ; G . Cooper ,

J . O . ; F . Davison , P . G . Treas ., Treas . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., P . D . M ., acting ^ SBCTr-S . B . Wilson , S . D . ; T . C . Walls , J . D . ; HTJ . LardneX P . S . G . D ., acting LG . ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . D . M . ; \ Col . S . H . Clerke , P . D . M . ; W . Roebuck , I . P . D . M . ; P . Wallis , P . G . D . ; Baron de Ferrieres , R . G . M . O . ; and A . F . Godson , M . P ., P . G . M . Worcestershire . Bros . Col . HuttonD . G . M .

, Canada ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; and Miller , G . S ., were visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros , the Most Hon . the Marquess of Hertford , R . W . D . G . M ., and George Kenning , P . G . J . O ., and it proved to be unanimous . Rrn fho Marnnpcc nf Hprffnrrl vunc tlipn plf » rf *» H

W . D . M . ; Bros . D . F . Davison , Treas . ; Rev . H . Cummings andG . Cooper , Auditors ; and Mills , Tyler . A Past Deputy Master ' s jewel having been presented to Bro . W . Roebuck , the resignation of Bro . Col . S . Burney , through ill-health , Was received with regret . Letters pleading inability to

attend were received from Bros . Lord Saltoun , W . M ., R . Berrid ge , Sec , and many others . The customary P . D . Master ' s jewel having been voted to Bro . the Rev . R . N . •Sanderson , the lodge was duly closed . The banquet was held at the Holborn Restaurant . The usual loyal and Mark toasts followed .

LEEDS . —Copley Lodge ( No . in ) . —At the jneetinp ; of the above lodge , held in the Masonic Hall , j ^ reat George-street , on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., the Rev . "r- Smyth , D . P . G . M ., was installed as W . M . ot the lodge l ° t the ensuing year , and the following brethren were in-

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vested as his officers : —Bros . Mvers , I . P . M . ; Robt . Craig , S . W . ; Alfred Williamson , J . W . ; Rev . VV . Dunn , Chap . ; William Flockton , M . O . ; G . F . Carr , S . O . and Treas . ; Charles Middleton , ] . 0 . ; Bowman , Sec . ; Tomlinson , S . D . ; Atkinson , J . D . ; Thorp , I . G . ; and Barrand , Tyler . The

ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . C L . Mason , P . G . M ., and Bro Barker , P . M . There was a good attendance , the number including members from St . Chad's Lodge and from Ripon , Barnsley , Bradford , and other parts of West Yorkshire . The installation banquet was afterwards held .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

PROVINCIAL PRIORY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . A Provincial Priory of the Knights of the Temple was held on the 4 th inst . at the Masonic Hall , Newton , under the banner of the Royal Sussex Preceptory . The Prov . Grand Prior , the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., S . C . L ., 31 , presided , supported by Sir Knights John Brewer , P . G . Sub-Prior ; Rev . J . F . Chanter , M . A ., P . G . Prelate ; H . Stacker , P . G . Chancellor ; Major G . C . Davie , J . P ., F . R . G . S ., P . G . Constable ; F . B . Westlake , 30 , P . G .

Marshal ; John Stacker , P . G . Treas . ; John Lane , P . G . Reg . ; Rev . G . Townshend Warner , M . A ., P . G . Almoner and Chap . ; J . H . Keats , P . G . W ; R . ; R . Pengelly , P . G . 1 st S . B . ; and James Gidley , P . G . Guard . Among those present were also Fratres John Chapman , P . P . G . Re ° \; J . B . Gover , P . P . G . T . ) W . Bennett Maye , P . P . G . T . ; E . Aitken-Davies , P . P . G . V . C ; J . M . Hifley , P . P . G . Ex . ; P . B . Clemens , P . P . G . C . L . ; G . R . Barrett , P . E . P . Royal Veterans' Preceptory ; F . C .

Frost , E . P . Royal Sussex Preceptory ; J . R . Wilson , CL . Loyal Brunswick Preceptory ; Fritz P . Regar , Marshal Holy Cross Preceptory ; J . Taylor , C . G . ; W . Taylor , P . P . Royal Sussex Preceptory ; F . R . Thomas , Sub-Marshal ; and Geo . Dunsterville , Royal Brunswick Preceptory . The Treasurer reported a balance in hand of about £ 10 The Committee ot General Purposes , in their report ,

recommended a vote of five guineas to the London Masonic Boys' School , to be placed on the Eminent Prior ' s Steward ' s list for that School , and £ 3 15 s . to the Devon Educational Fund , which , with 30 s . otherwise voted from the priory , would add five votes to its voting power . Both reports were adopted . Frater J . R . Wilson was elected the Provincial Treasurer . The Provincial Prior invested the following fratres as the

officers for the ensuing year : Frater John Brewer , Prov . G . O .... Prov . G . Sub-Prior . „ Kev . G . T . Warner , M . A . Prov . G . Prelate . „ H . Stacker Prov . G . Chancellor . „ E . Aitken-Davies Prov . G . Constable . 1 . M . Hiflev Prov . G . Marshal .

„ G . R . Wilson Prov . G . Treas . „ G . R . Barrett Prov . G . Reg . „ ] . Jerman , Prov . G . O . ... Prov . G . V . C . „ W . Bennett Maye Prov . G . Sub-Marshal R . Pengelly Prov . G . Almoner . .. F . C . Frost Prov . G . W . R .

' „ Dr . E . B . Thomson ... Prov . G . H . „ W . Anwyl Roberts Prov . G . 1 st S . B . „ John Allen Prov . G . 2 nd S . B . „ W . Taylor Prov . G . Prior's B . B . „ D . Cross Prov . G . 1 st A . D . C .. G . Dunsterville Prov . G . 2 nd A . D . C .

J . Du Pre Prov . G . Chamberlain „ J . H . Seldon Prov . G . C . G . R . K . Norris Prov . G . 2 nd C . G . „ F . P . Regar Prov . G . S . B . „ J . Gidley Prov . G . G .

The PROV . G . PRIOR said the regulation for the appointment of the Committee of General Purposes was for the future to be that each preceptory in the province would have to elect a representative on the Committee . One guinea was voted from the alms to the Newton Cottage Hospital .

Consecration Of A New Masonic Hall At Hull.

CONSECRATION OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT HULL .

One of the most important events of the week in connection with Masonry in Hull , namely , the consecration of a new Masonic Hall for the joint use of the Kingston Lodge , No . 1010 , and the De La Pole Lodge , No . 1605 , took place on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst . The new lodge premises are situated on the first floor of the building , which used to be

called Protestant Hall , now styled the Public Rooms Lecture Hall . The premises have a separate entrance and staircase , and are entirely cut off from the other approaches to the building , and every ( precaution has been taken to prevent the sound rising from the lecture hall on the ground floor . The lodge room is in the form of a double cube 4 6 feet long and 23 feet wide , with a raised platform at the

east end and down the two sides . Adjoining the lodge is a large ante-room 24 feet by 18 feet , and a candidates' room . The banqueting room is 36 feet by 25 feet , and is arranged to seat a hundred brethren . Attached to the banqueting room are two Stewards' stores , two store closets , and a hoist leading from the kitchens . The remainder of this floor is taken up by the lavatories and water closets , and the

kitchen staircase . Above the banqueting room is a large kitchen , with two pantries and store rooms . The lodge and banqueting room are heated by hi g h pressure hot water pipes , and are fitted up with fresh air shafts and foul air extractors . The alterations have been most admirably executed under the superintendence of Bro . B . S . Jacobs , P . M .

1010 , and the work has given entire satisfaction to the joint committee of the two lodges , which was appointed to conclude all the arrangements necessary . At 3 . 30 the lodge was opened in the Three Degrees by Bro . Lieut .-Col . H . F . Pudsey , W . M . 1010 , Bro . John Chappell , W . M . 1605 , acting as I . P . M .

The following brethren were present : Bros , b . Fullerton , I . P . M ., John Bilson , S . W ., Carlill Savill , Sec , Gerald H . Lodge , S . D ., E . Fillingham , J . D ., F . S . Brodrick , I . G ., F . J . Lambert , P . G . T ., Tyler , W . C . Peaison , Stwd ., C . H . Johnson , P . M ., E . J . Fullerton , P . M ., H . Logan , P . S . G . W ., H . H . Briggs , John Sherburn ( Mayor of Hull elect ) , E . G . Hewerdine , James Forster , and J .

Consecration Of A New Masonic Hall At Hull.

Campbell Thompson , C . E ., of 1010 ; J . Stratford , J . W ., S . W . Cook , S . D ., W . Hakes , Sec , R . L . Searle , J . Howard , A . B . Lamb , E . W . Macturk , F . Winter , Geo . Pinchbeck , James Fox , Alfred Tyler , and Geo . Taylor , of 1605 ; John Clark , W . M ., James Hargreave , S . D ., James Thyer , Sec , W . Moody , E . Hall , James Taylor , James Charlesworth , J . C . Lightowler , James Moody ,

Rev . Emil Horst , and John Batty , of 57 ; R . R . Hawley , W . M ., L . Brekke , J . W ., , W . C . Whiteside , P . M ., and J . Y . Torr , of 250 ; J . Mackaiil , I . P . M ., T . B . Redfern , S . W ., W . Woodall , J . W ., J . Strickland , Sec , A . Spring , and George Leigh , of 2134 ; also several brethren from other lodges . On the arrival of the Consecrating Officer , Bro . Lieut .-

Col . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . G . W . England , Deputy Prov . Grand Master , a procession of the following Prov . Grand Officers , headed by six Past Masters bearing the elements of consecration , entered the lodge : The Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bros . M . C Peck , 1040 , G . Std . Br . En ? ., P . P . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec ; D . J .

O'Donoghue , 57 , P . P . G . W . ; Rev . G . L . M . Rees , 630 , Prov . G . Chap . ; Walter Reynolds , 250 , Prov . G . Treas . ; Edward Corris , 57 , Prov . G . Reg . ; Jas . Pyburn , M . D ., 1010 , P . P . G . Reg . ; Geo . Bohn , C . E ., 1010 , P . P . G . Reg . ; F . W . T . Thorp , 1010 , P . P . G . D . ; G . L . Shackles , 1511 , P . P . G . D . ; John Walton , 57 , P . P . G . D . ; Geo . Wilson , 57 , P . P . G . D . ; W . D . Keyworth , 57 , P . P . G . S . of W . ;

Wm . Tesseyman , 57 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; Thos . Hewson , 57 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . R . Ansdell , 1605 , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . T . Davis , 2134 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Thos . Oates , 250 , P . P . G . Org ., Prov . A . G . Sec ; C . W . Cheeseman , 1605 , P . P . G : Org . ; and Ed . Kipps , 1010 , P . P . G . Org . Kent . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master then took the chair , and was saluted with grand honours . The PROV . GRAND

SECRETARY , on behalf of the Kingston and De La Pole Lodges , requested the Deputy Prov . Grand Master to dedicate the lodge room for Masonic purposes . The dedication , " Except the Lord build the House their labour is but lost that build it , " & c , was then chanted by the brethren . The Prov . Grand Chaplain intoned the first portion of the Dedication prayer . The choir after this

sung the anthem " Behold how good and joyful a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity . " The Consecrating Officer having made the circuit of the lodge , and sprinkled water , the choir sang the Sanctus , " Holy Holy , Holy . " He then scattered , corn , the emblem of plenty , over the lodge , and dedicated it to Freemasonry . The brethren then sung the Ode to

Masonry" Hail Masonry ! thou Craft Divine . " Having poured wine , the emblem of joy and happiness , on the lodge , he dedicated it to Virtue . The brethren then sung the Ode to Virtue" Come , Holy Virtue by whose aid . " He then poured oil , the emblem of Unity , on the lodge , and dedicated it to Universal Benevolence . The brethren then sung the Ode to

Charity"Come , Charity with goodness crowned . " The Prov . G . Chaplain , after carrying incense round the lodge , intoned the concluding portion of the dedication prayer , and read Lev . 2 , v . 13 , the Consecrating Officer at the same time strewing salt over the lodge , afterwards dedicating it to Freemasonry , Virtue , and Universal Benevolence , the brethren responding *¦ ' So mote it be . "

The DSPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER then addressed the brethren as follows : The custom of dedicating Masonic halls to serve as temples for the propagation of the tenets of our Order has been universally practised since that happy period when the Craft were enabled to leave the friendly shelter of the taverns where our meetings were originally held . When the Four Old Lodges met together

in 1717 and founded the Grand Lodge of England , which became the mother of Freemasonry all over the world , its periodical assemblies were held in various taverns famous in the annals of old London . To this day the majority of London lodges still perpetuate the custom . The atmosphere of the tavern , however , and its convivial surroundings can scarcely be considered a congenial condition for the

growth of those higher and more cultured Masonic characteristics which comprise the greatest beauties of Freemasonry . In the provinces Masonic halls are very numerous , and in our own province , consisting of 29 lodges , there are actually . but two that meet in hotels , a most satisfactory and commendable state of things . The Hull brethren may , indeed , consider themselves especially fortunate , eniovinir

advantages which few other Craftsmen possess . With five well established and excellently conducted lodges , abounding in cordial hospitality , with an unfailing stream of candidates , no lack of Masonic work or pecuniary resources , regular lodges of instruction , and a large number of competent Masonic veterans able and willing to teach their younger brethren and to advise

the Masters of lodges in every department of Masonic lore , surely the local brethren have reason to be grateful . The Kingston Lodge , I find , was founded by warrant , date 12 th March , 1864 , and has experienced the number of changes of habitation popularly supposed to be equivalent to a tire . Thus , being established at the Station Hotel in 186 4 , it was removed to the Protestant Hall in 1867 ,

occupying pretty nearly the same situation as at present . Seven years later it was removed , round the corner , to the Sculcoates Hall . The De La Pole Lodge , by warrant dated 25 th February , 1876 , was established at No . 58 , Charlottestreet , a private residence , which was suitably adapted for the purpose . The two lodges , having jointly agreed to become tenants of the present Masonic Hall , which has

been constructed for their accommodation , will , I doubt not , derive great benefit from this fraternal arrangement . The convenient apartments will afford ample scope for the due celebration of our Masonic rites and the interchange of those graceful courtesies which lend a charm to our meetings . Let me exhort you , my brethren , to maintain the genuine tenets of Masonry in their highest lustre !

Let this Temple , now solemnly dedicated in the name of the Most High , be , indeed , consecrated by all your words and actions . Let no unbecoming or unbrotherl y speech pollute its sacred walls , but let peace and harmony ever distinguish the meetings to be held herein . A Mason ' s lodge is a Mason's church , and should be treated in the

same reverential spirit as the temples of our holy religion . At your festive meetings in your dining-hall , where socia ' conviviality is fitting and proper , take care at all times that due decorum be observed , and that nothing be suffered to transpire of which an English gentleman should be ashamed . Freemasons , if they are worth anything , must be distinguished above their fellow citizens by their virtues