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1 c first meeting , and he suggested several most important •I as ' wh ' helped us with our labours in the formation of " l is l ' oc ' gc . W . M . and brethren , I thank you for the kind r " line- vou have expresssed to me , and hope you may go and prosper . The W . M . proposed " The P . M . of St . Nicholas Lodge , " responded to by Bro . J . Cook , M . O ,
r . \> G . S . W . The W . M . proposed " The Past and Present Officers of St . Nicholas Lodge , " responded to by Bro . Blencowe , J . W . The I . P . M . then proposed " The Masonic rhaiitie " , " which was responded to by Bro . R . L . Arming , Installing Master , P . M ., P . G . P . " The Visiting
iirclhren " was duly given by Bro . R . L . Armstrong , P . M ., responded to by Bro . Eynen . W . M . 481 , P . P . G . A . D . C Brrs . 1 , -, ' rry , Blencowe , Robinson , MacKay , Armstrong , Cuminings- am' several other brethren gave some capital songs ; 1 IU 1 recitations , when the Tyler ' s toast brought a happy meeting to a close .
INSTRUCTION . DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . ,. 34 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston , on Wednesday , l ] ie nth inst . There were present Bros . A . R . Olley , IV . M . ; A . McMillan , S . W . ; S . Dignam , J . W . ; A . McDowall , S D . ; W . Fcrras , I . G . ; W . Fieldvvick , Preceptor ; J .
Williams , Sec , and also several other brethren . The minutes (! f the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Williams , the candidate , having answered the necessary questions , was passed to the Second Degree of a Fellow Craft . Bro . J . Lorkin , assisted by the brethren , worked the ist , 2 nd , and
. rd Sections of the Lecture . The lodge was closed down Jo the First Degree , and Bro . J . Lorkin , assisted by the brethren , worked the ist and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture . Ijro . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . Dignam , seconded"That Bro . McMillan be W . M . fir the ensuing week . " Carried unanimously . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed in ancient form .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . —The brethren of this lodge , with the assistance of those from other lodges , worked the Fifteen Sections on Monday , June the 1 ith , under the able direction of Bro . H . J . Lardner , J . W . 1745 , W . M ., who appointed his officers as follows : Bros . G . H . Stephens , S . W . 1623 ; Stuart , P . M . 141 , J- W . ; Jackson , 1475 , S . D . ; Whadcoat , 141 , J . D . ; Tremerc , 1 309 , I . G .
IST LECTURE . ist Section Bro . G . H . Stephens , W . S . 1623 . 2 nd „ „ W . Pennefathcr , P . M ., S . D . 162 ? . 3 rd „ „ W . Tilling , S . D . 765 . 4 th „ „ J . Cox , P . M . 7 65 . 31 I 1 „ ,, D . Moss , 1275 . fith „ „ G . Rumbold , S . W . 141 .
7 U 1 „ „ G . 11 . Stephens , W . S . 1 ( 12 3 . 2 ND LECTUHE . 1 st Section Bro . J . Jackson , P . W . 1475 . 2 nd ,, „ W . Martin , 879 . 3 rd „ „ R . P . Tate , S . D . 862 . 4 th „ „ Davis , J . D . 879 . 5 th „ „ Davison , P . M . 299 .
3 ni ) LECTUHE . 1 st Section Bro . Brown , 862 . 2 nd „ „ W . Stuart , P . M . 141 . 3 rd ,, Davis , 879 . Preceptor , W . Pennefather , P . M . ; Hon Sscrctary , E . Mai kil , P . M . 'The Sections being ended the lodge was then resumed , and the W . M . rose to make the usual enquiries ,
when the following brethren expressed a desire to become members of the lodge , were proposed , seconded , and unanimously elected , viz ., Bros . R . H . Hallam , S . W . 1349 ; T . Tremerc , 1309 ; Davis , J . D . 879 ; Dickinson , P . M . 1298 ; W . E . Whadcoat , 141 ; J . Cox , P . M . 763 ; W . Martin , 879 . They thanked the brethren of the lodge for their unanimous election , and expressed themselves in
temis of admiration at the very able manner in which the W . M . had discharged his duties as Lecture Master , asserting that the lodge could not fail support with such brethren amongst them . Bro . G . H . Stephens , 1623 , was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting , the 16 th inst . He thanked the brethren , and appointed his officers as usual . A vote of thanks was passed and recorded 011 the minutes to the brethren who had rendered
assistance in the various Sections . It was then unanimously resolved , on the motion of the worthy Preceptor , Bro . Pennefather , P . M ., that a vote of thanks be entered < n the minutes to Bio . Lardner , for the very able manner he had discharged the arduous duties of W . M . The W . M ., in reply , thanked tbe brethren for iheir acknowled gement in his efforts to discharge his duties . He felt
moie than at the present moment he was able to express , and went on to say that from the day he was initiated he had given his love to Freemasonry , and as he progressed from stage to stage , his love became greater , until nothing but the Fifteen Sections would appease him ; and having thus far fairly accomplished his undertaking , he felt gratified at the reception recorded him Before
returning his seat he would like to say a few words upon a subject that appeared to him an important question , viz ., 'he constant practice as a- necessity for the uniformity of Working the visiting more often of each other ' s lodges of Instruction , fur nothing had confused him more than try-, n g to do what he had been taught , to visit a lodge and 'old he was wrong ; he hoped the brethren present , many - „ , -, . , -..., .. mil , whom
w were P . M . ' s , would not think he reflected upon any particular system ; such was not the case ; he thought J | ere must be a right way , and thought that way . 'gbt be arrived at by more constant communication with . each other . Again thai . king the brethren for the "mfiduice reposed in liim , and trusting to meet each her again before long , he would ask them to assist m to close the lodge according to ancient custom , which
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he accomplished , and the brethren separated , having spent a most enjoyable evening , the attendance being vcty large .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT CHAPTER ( No 1524 . )—The first regular meeting of this chapter was held at Andertons Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the 1 Ith inst . Present Comps . W . H . Lee , M . E . Z . ; Neville Green , H . ; T . C . Chapman , J . ; W . H . Brand , S . E . ; R . A . Steel , S . N . ; E . Somers , P . S . ; W . Stephens , P . Z . ; Marsh , Janitor . The chapter having been formally opened
and the minutes of the consecration meeting read and confirmed , ballot was taken for seven candidates fot exaltation , which proved unanimous in their favour , and Bros . Fredeiick Brasted , John L . Payne , William Beasley , anJ Robert George , all of the Duke of Connaught Lodge , No ,
1524 , being in attendance , were duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . Atfer some other business had been disposed of the companions adjourned to banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The visitors were Comps . T . Green , H . 975 ; and F . Brown , N . 53 8 .
TUN BRIDGE WELLS . — Holmesdale Chapter ( Na . 874 ) . —The regular convocation of this prosperous chapter was held oa Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Pump Room , Comp . W . Stephens , M . E . Z ., presiding , supported by Comps . B . S . Wilmot , P . Z . ; W . B . Bacon , J . ; R . W . Delves , S . E . ; H . D . M . Williams , S . N . ; Chas . Graham , P . S . ; W . B . Bates , ist A . S . ; A . Arnold Goodhall ,
I . G . Whitehead , and Wnghton . The chapter was visited by Comp . G . Buss . The minutes of the previous cor . vocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Comps . W . T . Wiighton , Crystal Palace Chapter , No . 23 , ami H . S . Goodall , of the Wellington Chapter , No . 874 . as joining members , also for Bro . Albert Arnold , M . M . No . 874 , ' which proved unanimous . The last named ,
being in attendance , was duly exalted into the mysteries of the Royal Arch , the ceremony , as is usual in the chapter , being given in an admirable manner . Comp . Wilmot , P . Z-, proposed— " That the day of installation be in future the first Monday in December , " which was carried . This concluded the business before the chapter , which was closed in ancient form , and the companions adjourned to
the Mount Ephraim Hotel , when an excellent banquet awaited them . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were given from the chair very briefly , and they were duly honoured . "'The I Iealth of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by the Treasurer of the chapter , Comp . Wilmot , P . Z . The M . E . Z ., in thanking the companions for the toast , congratulated them on their prospeiity , and said it
was a great pleasure to him to preside over them , and he would dj all in his power to promote the interest of the Holmesdale Chapter . "The Health of the Newly-Exalted Companion " followed , and was duly acknowledged by Comp . Arnold . "The Health of the Visitor" was proposed , in an eulogistic speech , by the M . E . Z . Comp . Buss thanked the M . E . Z . for proposing the toast , and the
companions for the enthusiastic manner in which they had received it . The intervals between the toasts were pleasantly enlivened with some excellent songs by Comps . W . T . Wrighton and Bates . The proceedings terminated with the janitor ' s toast . Our esteemed Comp . Wrighton , the author of " Her blight smile haunts me still , " has located himself at Tunbridge Wells , and would be delighted to sec
any old friends at his house , the Mount hphraim Hotel" For you may travel around Where hotels are found , At Dover , Hastings , or Brighton , But there ' s one you should seek On Mount Ephiaim's peak , Which is kept bv a regular Right 'un . "
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of this Institution met on Saturday last , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . W . Roebuck in the chair . There were also present Bros . S . Rosenthal , Henry Hunt WebsterArthur Glad
W . , Joyce Murray , R . B . , E . - well , A . J . Duff Filer , W . F . C . Moutrie , Rev . Rich . Morris ( Head Master of the School ) , Don . M . Dewar , C . F . Matier , G . J . Palmer . Geo . Gillard , W . Paas , F . Binekes ( Secretary ) , and II . Massey { Freemason ) .
The Chairman gave notice of motion for next meeting to increase the salary of the Head Master £ 50 a year , and in giving the notice stated that the brethren all knew the result of the last examinations , when such a success was achieved as he believed had never before been attained by any Institution . When Dr . Morris first came to the school there were 1 10 boys in it , there were now 220 . There
were also additional masters , and the labours of Dr . Morris were very much increased . It was on these grounds he ( the Chairman ) gave the notice of motion , All the brethren agreed that the success of the Institution under Dr . Morris had been extraordinary . Five candidates were placed on the list for the October
election , and the members of the House and Audit Committees were declared re-elected , no nominations for new members having been made . Two outfits were granted to former pupils of the Institution , and the Committee adjourned after passing a vote of thanks to the Chairman .
Tt will be seen from the advertisement on our front page that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex will be held on the 28 th inst ., not on the 21 st , as at first proposed .
Consecration Of The Sir Thomas White Lodge, No. 1820.
CONSECRATION OF THE SIR THOMAS WHITE LODGE , No . 1820 .
This new lodge , founded by brethren who were educated at Merchant Taylors' School , to scholars of which only membership will be confined , was consecrated on the 6 th inst ., at the London Masonic Club , 101 , Queen Victoriastreet . The founders of the lodge were Bros . Robert Grey ,
P . G . D . ; Dr . W . Rhys Williams , P . A . G . D . C ; Dr . Trollope , P . M . 40 . P . P . S . G . W . Sussex ; the Rev . R . F . Hosken , F . J . Vialls , H . Bud , J . M . Hare , Joseph J . Forrester , Alfred Cooper , P . M . ; and W . Brown . It is an interesting fact that the Merchant Taylors ' Company , under whose auspices the school in Charterhouse-square flourishes , have been more intimately
associated with Freemasonry than is perhaps generally known . The Duke of Buccleugh was installed as Grand Master of Freemasons in the Merchant Taylors' Hill , anil he first proposed the scheme of raising a general fund for distressed Masons , and in the year following his successor , the Duke of Richmond , appointed twelve Masters of contributing Lodges , together with the Grand Officers , to form
a committee , which has since been modified , and which now forms our Lodge of Benevolence . On the 29 th Janua > y , 1730 , the Duke of Norfolk wasduly invested and installed as Grand Master in Merchant Taylors' Hall , and amongst other gifts to Grand Lodge he presented " a sword of State for the Grand Master , being the old trusty sword of Gustavus Adolphus , King of Sweden . " This
is the sword now used in Grand Lodge . In 1732 Lord Viscount Montague was installed in the ancient Hall , and on the 27 th April , 1767 , the Duke of Beaufort was also installed in the same place , shortly after which fllasonry was enabled to found a hall of its own . The consecration ceremony was performed by Bro . John Hervey , G . S ., himself an old Merchant Taylors' scholar ;
the S . W . chair was occupied by Bro . C . A . Murton , P . G . D . ; the J . W . chair by Bro . Francis Robinson , P . A . G . D . r \ ; Bro . Thomas Fenn , P . G . D ., P . A . G D . C . ; Bro . J . M . Hare was Secretary ; and Bro . H . R . Cooper Smith , P . M ., P . Prov . G . W . Oxford , acted as I . G . The musical portion of the ceremony was ably performed under the direction of Bro . Faulkner Leigh , P . G . Org .
Herts , by that brother and Bros . Henry Parker , P . P . Orjj . Middlesex , J . Hodges , and W . Bolton . The full list of the brethren who attended was as follows : —Bros . John Hervey , G . S . ; Dr . J . E . Cox , P . G . C ; C . A . Murton , P . G . D . ; J . C . Parkinson , P . G . D . ; Thomas Fenn , P . G . D . ; F . P . Morrcll , P . G . D . ; P . De L . Long , P . G . D . ; C . C . Dumas , P . A . G . D . C ; F . Robinson , P . A . G . D . C ;
Sir Charles Bright , D . P . G . M . Middlesex ; F . W . Forrester , W . M . 222 ; J . W . Ellis , Grand StewarJ . G . Parbury , A . Rickards , and F . G . Faithfull , 1615 , Clerk of the Merchant Taylors' Company ; Gordon Brown , P . M . 1 ; F . Richardson , P . M . 14 ; Charles Tyler , P . M . 19 ; W . Hollingworth , P . M . 6 3 ; J . Houlc , P . M . 92 ; J . Forrester , P . M . 222 ; W . J . Starkey , P . M . 222 ; R . H . Thrupp ,
P . M . 233 ; J . Bue , P . M . 357 ; IT . Massey , P . M . 619 ; G . Drysdale , F . Hayter , Faulkner Leigh , Walter Bolton , Henry Parker , John Hodges , G . Roper , J . W . Sewell , R . G . Hall , J . C . Walker , G . H . Haydon , G . H . Savage , G . Petilleau , Alfred Gilbert , and D . Allen Duke , and H . Massey { Freemason ) . After the lodge had been opened , Bro . John Hervey said : Brethren , the ceremony of the
consecration of a lodge is not now so unusual as it used to be in times gone by . Lodges are daily accumulating in our midst , the Craft is extending its branches far and wide , not only in England , but in the Colonies an J Dependencies of this country , and I trust that it is extending its influence not only in numbers but for good . In London naturally we have had a great many class lodges established . When
I say " class lodges , " I mean lodges which emanate from some particular number of gentlemen who associate themselves together because they hive derived their business from one source , or , that from circumstances , they arc disposed to congregate together as a lodge when not meeting in the ordinary social way as men and gentlemen . Now , cf late years we have had a great many of
that class , and this Sir Thomas White Lodge is , perhaps , the youngest of those vrhich may be considered class lodges , as it emanates from that great school which has turned out many eminent men , among whom we can count great scholars and most eminent persons , both in the Church and in the State . I am sure that it must be a gratifying thing to the members of this new lodge to
originate a lodge which is founded upon such principles , and we may hope , I think , in future years to find that the Sir Thomas White Lodge—although probably the founders might have taken a more immediate name , and called it " The Merchant Taylors' School Lodge "—will show its influence in the Craft and prove to the members of it that the lodge has not originated in vain . Now , we have many
lodges which take their names from something which is to distinguish them as belonging to a particular calling , and I see among the first which may be ranked as a class lodge , one that is called the Asaph , a lodge which is a musical lodge , where the members meet in the middle of the day that their Masonic duties may not interfere with their professional engagements . They do their work in the lodge ,
and early in the afternoon they separate , and they have only one banquet a year to celebrate their hospitality among themselves . The next which I find on a short list which I have made here is called the Covent Garden Lodge , and that , brethren , originated with salesmen , highly respectable men , all of them , I believe , fruiterers and salesmen in Covent Garden Market . I find the Crichton Lodge which
meets down at Camberwell , and is principally composed of schoolmasters and men who make education their particular aim . Next comes the Evening Star Lodge , which , I think , a very good name for it , inasmuch as it is principally composed , and I might say almost entirely composed , of men who are connected with gas facories , and who turn night into day . We then come to a
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1 c first meeting , and he suggested several most important •I as ' wh ' helped us with our labours in the formation of " l is l ' oc ' gc . W . M . and brethren , I thank you for the kind r " line- vou have expresssed to me , and hope you may go and prosper . The W . M . proposed " The P . M . of St . Nicholas Lodge , " responded to by Bro . J . Cook , M . O ,
r . \> G . S . W . The W . M . proposed " The Past and Present Officers of St . Nicholas Lodge , " responded to by Bro . Blencowe , J . W . The I . P . M . then proposed " The Masonic rhaiitie " , " which was responded to by Bro . R . L . Arming , Installing Master , P . M ., P . G . P . " The Visiting
iirclhren " was duly given by Bro . R . L . Armstrong , P . M ., responded to by Bro . Eynen . W . M . 481 , P . P . G . A . D . C Brrs . 1 , -, ' rry , Blencowe , Robinson , MacKay , Armstrong , Cuminings- am' several other brethren gave some capital songs ; 1 IU 1 recitations , when the Tyler ' s toast brought a happy meeting to a close .
INSTRUCTION . DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . ,. 34 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston , on Wednesday , l ] ie nth inst . There were present Bros . A . R . Olley , IV . M . ; A . McMillan , S . W . ; S . Dignam , J . W . ; A . McDowall , S D . ; W . Fcrras , I . G . ; W . Fieldvvick , Preceptor ; J .
Williams , Sec , and also several other brethren . The minutes (! f the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Williams , the candidate , having answered the necessary questions , was passed to the Second Degree of a Fellow Craft . Bro . J . Lorkin , assisted by the brethren , worked the ist , 2 nd , and
. rd Sections of the Lecture . The lodge was closed down Jo the First Degree , and Bro . J . Lorkin , assisted by the brethren , worked the ist and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture . Ijro . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . Dignam , seconded"That Bro . McMillan be W . M . fir the ensuing week . " Carried unanimously . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed in ancient form .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . —The brethren of this lodge , with the assistance of those from other lodges , worked the Fifteen Sections on Monday , June the 1 ith , under the able direction of Bro . H . J . Lardner , J . W . 1745 , W . M ., who appointed his officers as follows : Bros . G . H . Stephens , S . W . 1623 ; Stuart , P . M . 141 , J- W . ; Jackson , 1475 , S . D . ; Whadcoat , 141 , J . D . ; Tremerc , 1 309 , I . G .
IST LECTURE . ist Section Bro . G . H . Stephens , W . S . 1623 . 2 nd „ „ W . Pennefathcr , P . M ., S . D . 162 ? . 3 rd „ „ W . Tilling , S . D . 765 . 4 th „ „ J . Cox , P . M . 7 65 . 31 I 1 „ ,, D . Moss , 1275 . fith „ „ G . Rumbold , S . W . 141 .
7 U 1 „ „ G . 11 . Stephens , W . S . 1 ( 12 3 . 2 ND LECTUHE . 1 st Section Bro . J . Jackson , P . W . 1475 . 2 nd ,, „ W . Martin , 879 . 3 rd „ „ R . P . Tate , S . D . 862 . 4 th „ „ Davis , J . D . 879 . 5 th „ „ Davison , P . M . 299 .
3 ni ) LECTUHE . 1 st Section Bro . Brown , 862 . 2 nd „ „ W . Stuart , P . M . 141 . 3 rd ,, Davis , 879 . Preceptor , W . Pennefather , P . M . ; Hon Sscrctary , E . Mai kil , P . M . 'The Sections being ended the lodge was then resumed , and the W . M . rose to make the usual enquiries ,
when the following brethren expressed a desire to become members of the lodge , were proposed , seconded , and unanimously elected , viz ., Bros . R . H . Hallam , S . W . 1349 ; T . Tremerc , 1309 ; Davis , J . D . 879 ; Dickinson , P . M . 1298 ; W . E . Whadcoat , 141 ; J . Cox , P . M . 763 ; W . Martin , 879 . They thanked the brethren of the lodge for their unanimous election , and expressed themselves in
temis of admiration at the very able manner in which the W . M . had discharged his duties as Lecture Master , asserting that the lodge could not fail support with such brethren amongst them . Bro . G . H . Stephens , 1623 , was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting , the 16 th inst . He thanked the brethren , and appointed his officers as usual . A vote of thanks was passed and recorded 011 the minutes to the brethren who had rendered
assistance in the various Sections . It was then unanimously resolved , on the motion of the worthy Preceptor , Bro . Pennefather , P . M ., that a vote of thanks be entered < n the minutes to Bio . Lardner , for the very able manner he had discharged the arduous duties of W . M . The W . M ., in reply , thanked tbe brethren for iheir acknowled gement in his efforts to discharge his duties . He felt
moie than at the present moment he was able to express , and went on to say that from the day he was initiated he had given his love to Freemasonry , and as he progressed from stage to stage , his love became greater , until nothing but the Fifteen Sections would appease him ; and having thus far fairly accomplished his undertaking , he felt gratified at the reception recorded him Before
returning his seat he would like to say a few words upon a subject that appeared to him an important question , viz ., 'he constant practice as a- necessity for the uniformity of Working the visiting more often of each other ' s lodges of Instruction , fur nothing had confused him more than try-, n g to do what he had been taught , to visit a lodge and 'old he was wrong ; he hoped the brethren present , many - „ , -, . , -..., .. mil , whom
w were P . M . ' s , would not think he reflected upon any particular system ; such was not the case ; he thought J | ere must be a right way , and thought that way . 'gbt be arrived at by more constant communication with . each other . Again thai . king the brethren for the "mfiduice reposed in liim , and trusting to meet each her again before long , he would ask them to assist m to close the lodge according to ancient custom , which
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he accomplished , and the brethren separated , having spent a most enjoyable evening , the attendance being vcty large .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT CHAPTER ( No 1524 . )—The first regular meeting of this chapter was held at Andertons Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the 1 Ith inst . Present Comps . W . H . Lee , M . E . Z . ; Neville Green , H . ; T . C . Chapman , J . ; W . H . Brand , S . E . ; R . A . Steel , S . N . ; E . Somers , P . S . ; W . Stephens , P . Z . ; Marsh , Janitor . The chapter having been formally opened
and the minutes of the consecration meeting read and confirmed , ballot was taken for seven candidates fot exaltation , which proved unanimous in their favour , and Bros . Fredeiick Brasted , John L . Payne , William Beasley , anJ Robert George , all of the Duke of Connaught Lodge , No ,
1524 , being in attendance , were duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . Atfer some other business had been disposed of the companions adjourned to banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The visitors were Comps . T . Green , H . 975 ; and F . Brown , N . 53 8 .
TUN BRIDGE WELLS . — Holmesdale Chapter ( Na . 874 ) . —The regular convocation of this prosperous chapter was held oa Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Pump Room , Comp . W . Stephens , M . E . Z ., presiding , supported by Comps . B . S . Wilmot , P . Z . ; W . B . Bacon , J . ; R . W . Delves , S . E . ; H . D . M . Williams , S . N . ; Chas . Graham , P . S . ; W . B . Bates , ist A . S . ; A . Arnold Goodhall ,
I . G . Whitehead , and Wnghton . The chapter was visited by Comp . G . Buss . The minutes of the previous cor . vocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Comps . W . T . Wiighton , Crystal Palace Chapter , No . 23 , ami H . S . Goodall , of the Wellington Chapter , No . 874 . as joining members , also for Bro . Albert Arnold , M . M . No . 874 , ' which proved unanimous . The last named ,
being in attendance , was duly exalted into the mysteries of the Royal Arch , the ceremony , as is usual in the chapter , being given in an admirable manner . Comp . Wilmot , P . Z-, proposed— " That the day of installation be in future the first Monday in December , " which was carried . This concluded the business before the chapter , which was closed in ancient form , and the companions adjourned to
the Mount Ephraim Hotel , when an excellent banquet awaited them . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were given from the chair very briefly , and they were duly honoured . "'The I Iealth of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by the Treasurer of the chapter , Comp . Wilmot , P . Z . The M . E . Z ., in thanking the companions for the toast , congratulated them on their prospeiity , and said it
was a great pleasure to him to preside over them , and he would dj all in his power to promote the interest of the Holmesdale Chapter . "The Health of the Newly-Exalted Companion " followed , and was duly acknowledged by Comp . Arnold . "The Health of the Visitor" was proposed , in an eulogistic speech , by the M . E . Z . Comp . Buss thanked the M . E . Z . for proposing the toast , and the
companions for the enthusiastic manner in which they had received it . The intervals between the toasts were pleasantly enlivened with some excellent songs by Comps . W . T . Wrighton and Bates . The proceedings terminated with the janitor ' s toast . Our esteemed Comp . Wrighton , the author of " Her blight smile haunts me still , " has located himself at Tunbridge Wells , and would be delighted to sec
any old friends at his house , the Mount hphraim Hotel" For you may travel around Where hotels are found , At Dover , Hastings , or Brighton , But there ' s one you should seek On Mount Ephiaim's peak , Which is kept bv a regular Right 'un . "
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of this Institution met on Saturday last , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . W . Roebuck in the chair . There were also present Bros . S . Rosenthal , Henry Hunt WebsterArthur Glad
W . , Joyce Murray , R . B . , E . - well , A . J . Duff Filer , W . F . C . Moutrie , Rev . Rich . Morris ( Head Master of the School ) , Don . M . Dewar , C . F . Matier , G . J . Palmer . Geo . Gillard , W . Paas , F . Binekes ( Secretary ) , and II . Massey { Freemason ) .
The Chairman gave notice of motion for next meeting to increase the salary of the Head Master £ 50 a year , and in giving the notice stated that the brethren all knew the result of the last examinations , when such a success was achieved as he believed had never before been attained by any Institution . When Dr . Morris first came to the school there were 1 10 boys in it , there were now 220 . There
were also additional masters , and the labours of Dr . Morris were very much increased . It was on these grounds he ( the Chairman ) gave the notice of motion , All the brethren agreed that the success of the Institution under Dr . Morris had been extraordinary . Five candidates were placed on the list for the October
election , and the members of the House and Audit Committees were declared re-elected , no nominations for new members having been made . Two outfits were granted to former pupils of the Institution , and the Committee adjourned after passing a vote of thanks to the Chairman .
Tt will be seen from the advertisement on our front page that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex will be held on the 28 th inst ., not on the 21 st , as at first proposed .
Consecration Of The Sir Thomas White Lodge, No. 1820.
CONSECRATION OF THE SIR THOMAS WHITE LODGE , No . 1820 .
This new lodge , founded by brethren who were educated at Merchant Taylors' School , to scholars of which only membership will be confined , was consecrated on the 6 th inst ., at the London Masonic Club , 101 , Queen Victoriastreet . The founders of the lodge were Bros . Robert Grey ,
P . G . D . ; Dr . W . Rhys Williams , P . A . G . D . C ; Dr . Trollope , P . M . 40 . P . P . S . G . W . Sussex ; the Rev . R . F . Hosken , F . J . Vialls , H . Bud , J . M . Hare , Joseph J . Forrester , Alfred Cooper , P . M . ; and W . Brown . It is an interesting fact that the Merchant Taylors ' Company , under whose auspices the school in Charterhouse-square flourishes , have been more intimately
associated with Freemasonry than is perhaps generally known . The Duke of Buccleugh was installed as Grand Master of Freemasons in the Merchant Taylors' Hill , anil he first proposed the scheme of raising a general fund for distressed Masons , and in the year following his successor , the Duke of Richmond , appointed twelve Masters of contributing Lodges , together with the Grand Officers , to form
a committee , which has since been modified , and which now forms our Lodge of Benevolence . On the 29 th Janua > y , 1730 , the Duke of Norfolk wasduly invested and installed as Grand Master in Merchant Taylors' Hall , and amongst other gifts to Grand Lodge he presented " a sword of State for the Grand Master , being the old trusty sword of Gustavus Adolphus , King of Sweden . " This
is the sword now used in Grand Lodge . In 1732 Lord Viscount Montague was installed in the ancient Hall , and on the 27 th April , 1767 , the Duke of Beaufort was also installed in the same place , shortly after which fllasonry was enabled to found a hall of its own . The consecration ceremony was performed by Bro . John Hervey , G . S ., himself an old Merchant Taylors' scholar ;
the S . W . chair was occupied by Bro . C . A . Murton , P . G . D . ; the J . W . chair by Bro . Francis Robinson , P . A . G . D . r \ ; Bro . Thomas Fenn , P . G . D ., P . A . G D . C . ; Bro . J . M . Hare was Secretary ; and Bro . H . R . Cooper Smith , P . M ., P . Prov . G . W . Oxford , acted as I . G . The musical portion of the ceremony was ably performed under the direction of Bro . Faulkner Leigh , P . G . Org .
Herts , by that brother and Bros . Henry Parker , P . P . Orjj . Middlesex , J . Hodges , and W . Bolton . The full list of the brethren who attended was as follows : —Bros . John Hervey , G . S . ; Dr . J . E . Cox , P . G . C ; C . A . Murton , P . G . D . ; J . C . Parkinson , P . G . D . ; Thomas Fenn , P . G . D . ; F . P . Morrcll , P . G . D . ; P . De L . Long , P . G . D . ; C . C . Dumas , P . A . G . D . C ; F . Robinson , P . A . G . D . C ;
Sir Charles Bright , D . P . G . M . Middlesex ; F . W . Forrester , W . M . 222 ; J . W . Ellis , Grand StewarJ . G . Parbury , A . Rickards , and F . G . Faithfull , 1615 , Clerk of the Merchant Taylors' Company ; Gordon Brown , P . M . 1 ; F . Richardson , P . M . 14 ; Charles Tyler , P . M . 19 ; W . Hollingworth , P . M . 6 3 ; J . Houlc , P . M . 92 ; J . Forrester , P . M . 222 ; W . J . Starkey , P . M . 222 ; R . H . Thrupp ,
P . M . 233 ; J . Bue , P . M . 357 ; IT . Massey , P . M . 619 ; G . Drysdale , F . Hayter , Faulkner Leigh , Walter Bolton , Henry Parker , John Hodges , G . Roper , J . W . Sewell , R . G . Hall , J . C . Walker , G . H . Haydon , G . H . Savage , G . Petilleau , Alfred Gilbert , and D . Allen Duke , and H . Massey { Freemason ) . After the lodge had been opened , Bro . John Hervey said : Brethren , the ceremony of the
consecration of a lodge is not now so unusual as it used to be in times gone by . Lodges are daily accumulating in our midst , the Craft is extending its branches far and wide , not only in England , but in the Colonies an J Dependencies of this country , and I trust that it is extending its influence not only in numbers but for good . In London naturally we have had a great many class lodges established . When
I say " class lodges , " I mean lodges which emanate from some particular number of gentlemen who associate themselves together because they hive derived their business from one source , or , that from circumstances , they arc disposed to congregate together as a lodge when not meeting in the ordinary social way as men and gentlemen . Now , cf late years we have had a great many of
that class , and this Sir Thomas White Lodge is , perhaps , the youngest of those vrhich may be considered class lodges , as it emanates from that great school which has turned out many eminent men , among whom we can count great scholars and most eminent persons , both in the Church and in the State . I am sure that it must be a gratifying thing to the members of this new lodge to
originate a lodge which is founded upon such principles , and we may hope , I think , in future years to find that the Sir Thomas White Lodge—although probably the founders might have taken a more immediate name , and called it " The Merchant Taylors' School Lodge "—will show its influence in the Craft and prove to the members of it that the lodge has not originated in vain . Now , we have many
lodges which take their names from something which is to distinguish them as belonging to a particular calling , and I see among the first which may be ranked as a class lodge , one that is called the Asaph , a lodge which is a musical lodge , where the members meet in the middle of the day that their Masonic duties may not interfere with their professional engagements . They do their work in the lodge ,
and early in the afternoon they separate , and they have only one banquet a year to celebrate their hospitality among themselves . The next which I find on a short list which I have made here is called the Covent Garden Lodge , and that , brethren , originated with salesmen , highly respectable men , all of them , I believe , fruiterers and salesmen in Covent Garden Market . I find the Crichton Lodge which
meets down at Camberwell , and is principally composed of schoolmasters and men who make education their particular aim . Next comes the Evening Star Lodge , which , I think , a very good name for it , inasmuch as it is principally composed , and I might say almost entirely composed , of men who are connected with gas facories , and who turn night into day . We then come to a