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C Chatterton , I . G . ; and G . Legg , Tyler . Two brethren were proposed for joining , and the lodge was closed . Bro . J . Grove served up a sumptuous banquet after work was over . Post-prandial speeches were of a very hearty and fraternal character , and hopeful allusions were made to brighter prospects in the matter of moving into a new hall by another installation day . Song , toast , and sentiment conduced to while away the hours of a most convivial

evening . LIVERPOOL . Royal Victoria Lodge ( No . . 1013 ) . —The annual installation meeting in connection with the above lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., and a very peasant evening was spent . Bro . T . P . Bethellthe new W . M ., was presented for the benefit

, of installation by Bro . S . Howard , P . M ., and Bro . W . H . Thornton , P . M ., D . C , the ceremony being very impressively performed by Bro . G . Broadbent , the retiring Master , and Bro . P . M . Cook . The following were subsequently invested as follows : Bros . G . Broadbent , I . P . M . ; G . Proudman , S . W . ; James Jack , Treas . ; J . B . Jones , I . W .: E . A . Davies . Sec .: I . R . Bromley , S . D . ; . W . H .

Cooke , P . M ., D . C ; J . D . Cockerton . Org . ; F . Holgreaves , J . D .: I . W . Worrall , I . G . ; W . H . Smith and R . Foden , Stwds . ; F . du Chemin , Tyler ; and W . H . Thornton , P . M ., Charity Representative . At the close of business a valuable jewel was presented to Bro . George Broadbent , in token of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren .

A musical programme was given by Bros . F . W . Herbert . E . A . Davies , Tames Strettle , George Proudman , R . W . Pierpoint , W . H . Cook , E . Beeson , and 1 . Jack . The jewel was made in 18-carat gold , the square and problem being suspended from an imperial crown studded with rubies and emeralds , and in thecentre a large diamond . It was designed and manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

PORTISHEAD . Eldon Lodge ( No . 17 SS ) — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , on Saturday , the 8 th instant , when there was a large gathering of brethren and visitors to witness the installation of Bro . Rice , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., tbe ceremony being most ably performed by the D . P . G . M .. Bro . R . C . Else , P . G . D . of England . The

following officers were appointed and invested for the ensuing year : Bros . A . J . Tonkin , I . P . M . ; F . G . Moore , S . W . ; A . Jefferies , J . W . ; A . W . M . Weatherly , P . M ., P . G . C , Chap . ; James R . Thebridge , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; W . T . Shapland , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Turnor , S . D . ; J . W . H . Hall j . D . ; E . Tedder , D . C . ; F . R . Warren , Org . ; R . 0 . Coleman , I . G . ; and H . J . Stafford , and T .

Lowther , Stwds . The brethren dined at the Royal Hotel , and were presided over by the W . M ., who was supported by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and other distinguished members of the Craft . The usual toasts were duly honoured , there was a good programme of music , and the annual festival was much enjoyed .

SEATON . De la Pole Lodge ( No . Ii 8 i ) . —The installation of Bro . J . Stevens as W . M , of the above lodge took place at the Masonic Hall on the 5 th inst ., the ceremony being performed by . Bro . G . Evans , P . M . The newlyelected W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . VV , H . Evans , LP . M .: A . W . Oakley , P . M ., S . VV . ;

Bedford , J . W . ; G . Evans , P . M ., Treas . ; Swansborough , P . M ., Chap . ; J . G . Oldridge , P . M ., Sec , and Org . j J . Follett , S . D . ; Mason , J . D . ; D . Bailey Toms , J , G . ; W . H . Aplin , P . M ., D . C . ; and T . Perry , Tyler . Subsequently the brethren sat down to a banquet at the Beach Hotel , the catering ; being up to the usual high state

of efficiency for which Miss Plimsoll and her assistants are noted . The venison was generously given by Sir William E . Pole , Bart , of Shute House , he sending a splendid buck , weighing about Solbs . The usual Masonic toasts followed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Warrant Officers' Chapter ( No . 2346 ) — The installation meeting of tlrs chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , the ioth inst ., when Comps . Henry Gardiner , Alfred Molony , and Chas . A . Pugh were duly installed into the chairs of '/ .., H ., and 1 ., respectively . The following officers were elected , and those who were present invested by the M . E . Z .: Comps . R . lennings ,

P . Z ., Treas . ; M . A . Mclnerny , I . P . Z ., Scribe E . ; J . B . Short . Scribe N . ; W . A . Green , P . S . ; and Pearce and Newsham , Asst . Sojs . The M . E . Z ., in the name of the chapter , presented a P . Z . ' s jewel to Comp . Mclnerny , the retiring M . E . Z .,, for his services t *> the chapter during his yearof ( office , and Comp . Mclnerny briefly returned thanks . The companions afterwards sat down to an excellent banquet at the Freemasons' Tavern , Comp . Gardiner

presiding , supported by Comps . Molony and Pugh . There were also present : Comps . Cook , Betts , Howe , Benstead , Wood , Meir , McGill , Iqqulden , Simpson , and Williamson . Visitors : Comps . White , P . Z . 907 ; Chapman , P . Z . 907 ; Ensoll , M . E . Z . 907 ; Cheesman , M . E . Z . 1604 ; and Gordon , P . Z . King ' s Arms Chapter . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , the remainder of the evening was devoted to song and recitation .

STAFFORD . Royal Chartley Chapter of Fortitude ( No . 726 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held in the Chapter Room , Swan Hotel , on Wednesday afternoon , the 5 th instant . Comps . Lieut .-Col . Bindley , G . Supt . ; J . F . Pepper , Prov . G . H . ; and Ulackshaw , P . P . G . Soj . ; and many other companions were present . The

usual business was transacted , and the following companions were invested as office bearers for the ensuing year : Comps . F . Taylor , Prov . G . D . C , M . E . Z . ( reelected ); C J . Nevitt , H . ; I . Ashmore , J . ; W . I . Massey , S . E . ; G . Wormal , S . N . ; H . Thorn , P . P . G . M ., Treas . ; J . T . Marson , P . S . ; S . Wickham Jones , ist A . S . ; J . Hackett , 2 nd A . S . ; G . Buttery , D . of C ; P , Bridgwood , Stwd . ; and G . T . Hebbert , Janitor .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Norland Arms , Addison-road North , W . ( Present : Bros . F . H . Greey , W . M . ; C . C . Barber , S . W . ; H . S . Beaman . J . W . ; G . E . Higginson , P . M ., Preceptor , ; H . Lindfield , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Holmes , S . D . ; G . Cockrell . Treas ., I . D . ; G . Copley , LG . ; S . Webb , P . M . ; R . H . Catling ,

L . P . Cordes , C . G . Treraeer , and R . N . Larter . . . Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Catling being the candidate , the W . M . at its conclusion givine the charge . Bro . Higginson , Preceptor , then worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the ioth instant , at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea . Present : Bros . Bradley , W . M . ; Royle , S . W . ; Austin , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Stutfield , Sec ; Witts , P . M ., S . D . ; Holland , P . M ., J . D . ; Nicholls , I . G . ; Winsborrow , Murray , and Tailing . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Winsborrow being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Murray , who had previously answered the usual questions and been entrusted , was the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose frr the first

tiuie , and Bro . Tailing , 742 , was elected a junmg member ofthe lodge , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Royle was unanimously elected W . M . forthe next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time . Bro . Stutfield , on behalf of Bro . Thomas , gave notice of motion to change the day of meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The first meeting for the season was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . G . T . Peall , W . M . ; R . P . Upton , S . W .: Milton Smith , J . W . ; J . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Herts , Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., Prov . GD . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; H . J . Kimbell , S . D . ; J . T . frost , J . D . ; W . Rapley , I . G . ; R . Loomes , D . M . ForbesGYexleyJAmandDC AttwaterCHorst uiin ^ J ^ w . < v . —

, . , . , . , . , . ^ , v .. . A . wr , . »> .. »>>„ , ., ..........., --w ., A . Giddings , S . Napper , P . M . ; T . E . NeWman ; and M . T . Tuck , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex . Visitor : Bro . W . France , 20 S . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Giddings being the candidate . The lodge having been opened in the Second Djgree , Bro . Vexley

answered the questions leading to the Third Degree and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Yexley being the candidate . Bro . Upton was elected W . M . for the next meeting , A Committee was appointed to make arrangements for the lodge supper . The lod __ re was then closed .

A meeting was also held on Tuesday , 11 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present : Bros . R . P . Upton , W . M . ; Milton Smith , S . W . j R . Loomes , J . W . ; J . W . Clarke , acting Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts ., and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; J . T . Frost , S . D . ; W . Rapley , J . D . ; C . Horst . I . G . ; A . Oliver , P . M . ; M . T . Tuck , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Essex ;

H . B . Harding , P . M . ; G . Gregory , P . M . ; G . T . Peall , R . W . Nicole , V . J . R . Longman , G . Yexley , J . Amand , J . Birks , and C . o . Zonder . . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Peall being the candidate . The lodge was

opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Gregory answered the questions leading to the Third Degree and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Gregory being the candidate . Bro . Milton Smith was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at the Old White Hart Hott . 1 , Borough . S . E . Present : Bros . W . Malham , W . M . ; j . O'Dea , S . VV . '; Bullpitt , J . W . ; Roots , PriCeptor ; Bird , Sec ; O'Brien , S . D . ; Barnard , | . D . ; Jackson , I . G . ; Wright , P . M . ; Hattersley , P . M . ; VVilliams . P . M ., Charity Representative ; Gale , Steng , Gentle , Nicholls ,

Warren , Boutell , and Bartlett . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Sceng , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Steng being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bro . Gale ,

having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Gale being the candidate . Bro . Malham vacated the chair in favour of Bro . O'Dea . Bro . Malham rehearsed the installation ceremony , and the brethren saluted the chair in the Three Degrees . The W . M . invested his officers . Bro . Malham resumed the chair and rose for the usual times , and the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meetingof the above was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 7 th inst ., when there were present : Comps . F . Hilton , P . Z ., A . G . D . C , Preceptor , M . E . Z . ; Cope , H . ; Loader , J . ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; Lewis , S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; Dawson , Salmon , Braik , Vincent , Cornford , Pullen ,

Coombs , Wilkinson , Osterstock , Addington , Lightfoot , and Telling . ' The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Cornford personating the candidate . Comp . Wm . Vincent , P . Z . and S . E . 1339 , was elected a joining member . Comp . Cope was elected M . E . Z . for the hext meeting . Very deep sympathy was expressed with Comp .

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H . J . Martin , P . Z . 1622 , in his serious illness , and the S . E . was instructed to write him with the earnest desire for his speedy recovery . The chapter was then closed . The convocations will meet weekly at the above address at S p . m . on Fridays , under the able Preceptorship of Comp . F . Hilton , A . G . D . C , when all who desire assistance in the beautiful ritual will be heartily welcomed .

Presentation To A Railway Official.

PRESENTATION TO A RAILWAY OFFICIAL .

There was a pleasant gathering of railway advertisement managers , representatives of seaside resorts , and others whose interests are identical , at the Holborn Restaurant , London , on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., to do honour to Mr . William H . Hills , who . for many years held the position of chief of the advertising department of the

Great Northern Railway Company . A complimentary dinner was given by Mr . Hills' railway and other friends , and he was presented with a very handsome gold hunter and chain and a beautiful bracelet for Mrs . Hills . Mr . J . Burton , presided , and the arrangements were admir . ably carried out by Mr . Ernest W . Standford , advertisement superintendent of Euston , as Secretary , and Mr .

Fred . Lear , as Hon . Treasurer . The toast of " The Advertising Contractors , " was proposed by Mr . W . C . SIMPSON , and responded to by Messrs . H . BUKTON and C . N ODEN . Mr . Noden , who was a railwayman for 22 years , is now the advertisement contractor for the corporation of Blackpool . During the evening he gave an amusing song ,

composed specially for the occasion in the Lancashire dialect . Other toast were given and responded to by Messrs . WALTER HILL , E ; BARKER , J . RICHARDS , E . DAVEY , junr ., and C . PASCALL , who spoke highly of the success and courtesy of the Secretary and Treasurer named . Mr . FRED . HORNER also addressed the gathering , and

high compliments were paid to Mr . P . C . Walker , who is succeeding Mr . Hills as Great Northern advertisement department manager . The doyen of the company present was Mr . T . Alcock , late of the Great Eastern Railway Company . Songs and recitations of the best kind were given in a remarkably clever style by Messrs , T . S . Smith ,

Will . Edwards , Fred . Chamberlain , and Will . Ballard , The vice-chairmen were Messrs . W . C . Simpson , and H , B . Burton . The committee consisted of Messrs . J . Rose , Walter Hill , E . Davey , junr ., G . Davey , W , Brunton , and W . A . Fleming . Mr . Hills made a happy little speech on accepting the presentation .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . THOMAS CHIRGWIN . Bro . Thomas Chirgwin was initiated in the Fortitude Lodge , No . 131 , Truro , and was the Master in 1861 and 1862 ; was the senior P . M . for many years , and is now followed in that respect by Bro . W . J . Johns , the second oldest being Bro . S Holloway , and the third in seniority Bro . W . J . Hughan . He was long the

esteemed Treasurer of the lodge , and , until recent years , installed the Masters annually , as well as frequently worked the ceremonies in an impressive manner , ln the Provincial Grand Lodge he took a very active part under three Provincial Grand Masters , the late Bro . Sir Charles Lemon , Bart ., Bro . Augustus Smith , and the present beloved Ruler , the Earl of

Mount Edgcumbe ( D . G . M . of England ) , Prov . G . M . from 1873 . After having served in some minor offices , he was appointed J . G . W . by Bro . Augustus Smith , and S . G . W . by the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ; becoming the Provincial Grand Secretary in 1887 , in which office he did splendid service down , to the day of his decease , having been the right hand , "

practically , of the Prov . Grand Master for many years . He-was one of the founders of the Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund in 1864 , and has been its efficient Honorary Secretary from then to the day of his decease , some £ 10 , 000 having passed through his hands during that long period , over half that amount being still invested , and immense good has been

done locally by means of this excellent Institution , as respects , grants , annuities , and educational gifts . Comp . Chirgwin was a P . Z . of the Cornubian Royal Arch Chapter ,- No . 331 , Truro ; one of the founders , with Bro . Hughan ( the first W . M . ) , of the Fortitude Mark Lodge , No . 78 , in 1865 , and was the first S . W . succeeding as W . M . in 1867 . His support in

establishing the Mark in Cornwall was so thorough and hearty that he was soon promoted to the highest honour the Prov . Grand Master could bestow , being Dep . Prov . Grand Master from 18 79 to his decease . His presence and advice will be much missed by Sir Charles B . G . Sawle , Bart ., the respected Prov . Grand Master . Bro . Chirgwin was also a Knight Templar and Rose

Croix Mason , but his chief Masonic work was done in connection with Craft and Mark Masonry and the Benevolent Fund of the province , and he was a life governor of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The funeral took place on Friday , at the St . Mary's Burial Ground , Truro , and was attended by a large number of the leading professional and commercial

inhabitants from different parts of the county . The Masonic body was represented by the R . W . the Pt 0 ^ j Grand Master , the Earl ( A Mount Edgcumbe , as well as by the members of the Fortitude Lorlge , No . 131 , ?' which deceased was the senior Past Master ; the Phcenix Lodge , No . 331 , and brethren from all parts of the county .