Royal Arch.

SOUTHAMPTON .

Royal Gloucester Chapter ( No . 130 ) . — The installation of the Principals of the above chapter , took place at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., in the presence of a numerous assembly , which would have been larger but that many members and invited guests were " down " with the prevalent malady . The ceremonies were ably conducted by Comp . AL Emanuel , the retiring First Princi Bull laced in the First

pal , Comp . H . VV . being p chair , Comp . S . Dacombe in the Second , and Comp . H . Pearse in the Third . The officers invested were Comps . M . Emanuel , Treas . ; C . Bemister , S . E . ; S . Dore , S . N . ; AL Smith , P . S . ; Orchard , ist A . S . ; Captain Bond , 2 nd A . S . ; and Vare and J . H . Biggs , Janitors . Cordial votes of thanks were passed to the outgoing . First Principal and to Comp . R . Sharpe , who is retiring from the office of Treasurer to the chapter , which he has held for many years .

Lodge And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodge and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the nth inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Windsor , W . M . ; Livett , S . VV . ; King , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor and Treas . ; Poole , acting as Sec . ; Sandberg , S . D . ; Cheese , I . D . j Russell , I . G . ; Cochrane , Folkard , Lyell , Balcombe , Nettleship , Williams , Sandals , Lyle , and F . Reeves .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing being announced , and Bro . Lyell having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Lyell duly passed to the Degree of F . C , the W . M . giving the explanation of the working tools at length . The lodge was resumed to the First Desree , and Bro . King having offered himself as a

candidate , was initiated , the W . M . giving the charge . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . 'The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the 'I hird and Second Degrees . The W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Livett was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at IA , Fitzroy-square , when the following brethren were present Bros . A . Leighton , W . M . j D . D . West , S . VV . ; A . Bourke , J . W . ; VV . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; H . Sadler , acting Sec ; G . Hart , S . D . ; H . Neville , J . D . ; F . Buckland , I . G . ; J . Tidmarsh , J . Cocks , and J . Corp . Visitor : Bro .

II . Tidmarsh . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Cocks having kindly volunteered to act as candidate , was examined , and retired , when the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed .

The W . M . also gave the explanation of the second tracing board . 'The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . A ballot was taken for a Life-Subscribership from the funds of the lodge , and Bro . J . VV . Drysdale was successful , and announced as the winner of same . The lodge was then closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Tavern , Alilkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the nth inst ., when there were present B .-os . Turner , W . M . ; Rice , S . VV . ; Clarke , J . W . ; F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , Sec ; T . H . Salmon , S . D . ; Barr , J . D . ; Pike , I . G . ; G . 'Thompson , Orton , Lord , Wright , Stanley , Hobley , Hill , H . G . Alartin , and W . E . Jeffrey .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . G . Thompson having offered himself asacandidate , answered the usual questions . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . G . Thompson was admitted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was called off and on . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Turner vacated the chair in favour of Bro .

H . G . Martin , who rehearsed the ceremony , Bro . Lord being the candidate . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was regularly closed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose the second time , and it was proposed by Bro . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor , and seconded by Bro . Hill , J . W ., that Bro . Rice , S . W ., occupy the position

of W . M . on Monday evening next-carried unanimously . The W . M . rose the third time , and it was proposed by Bro . Hilton , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Hill , that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . Turner for so ably rehearsing the Second Degree for the first time ill this lodge of instruction . A Charitable Association was formed , and thc officers were appointed . The lodge was then closed with " Hearty gcod wishes . "

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . I 425 ) .-A meeting was held on Monday , the nth instant , at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . John Powell , W . M . ; J . Bartlett , S . VV . ; VV . Chappie , J . W . ; VV . II . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Pre ' ceptor ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane

P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; ] . Kruse , S . D . ; J . VV . Belsham , W . M . elect 733 , J . D . ; T . AL Lamble , I . G . ; G . Weaver , Stwd . ; D . Gellion , P . M . 142 . , ; J . VV . Curtis , W . M . 733 ; J . VV . Cuff , P . M . . si 1 ; E . J . Reed , B . R . Thomas , AL Rosenberg , J . C Conway , and G . Kirkman . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . 'The

VV . AL , assisted by the brethren , worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . 'Thomas being candidate , who was afterwards instructed in the usual preliminaries previous to thc Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and

the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Conway being candidate . The lodge was resumed to the first Deg'ee . Bro . Chappie was elected W . M . for next lodge meetingofficers to be in rotation . A vote of thanks to Bro . Gellion was passed for presenting the lodge of instruction with a collar . After " 1 learty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

Lodge And Chapters Of Instruction.

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . ij-71 ) . —¦ As is customary with this lodge , the meeting immediately preceding the installation meeting of the mother lodge was utilised for the purpose of rehearsing the ceremonies to be gone through on that night . The meeting on Thursday , the 7 th inst ,, at the City Arms Restaurant , St . Mary Axe , E . C , was attended by all the officers of the lodge . The attendance included the

following : Bros . Dormer , W . M . 1571 , W . M . ; Morgan , S . W . ; Colley , Hon . Treas . and Sec , J . W . ; Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor ; Williams , Asst . Sec . ; Langford , S . D . ; Watts , J . D . ; Johns , I . G . ; VV . Smith , Tyler ; Penney , P . M . ; Pitt , P . M . ; Ives , P . M . ; Kemble , P . M . ; Carlton , Aleadows , Giller , Hampson , Emden , Mansfield , Tibbatts , Davy , Horwill , Young , and Marshall .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Morgan , W . M . elect , having been duly presented by Bro . Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor , acting as D . C , was duly installed by Bro . Dormer in a very able manner . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the addresses given by Bro . Dormer in a way that

augured well for the successful performance of his duties on the eventful night . The newly-installed VV . AL having been duly saluted , and the lodge resumed to the First Degree , the officers of the lodge were invested . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed by the new W . M ., Bros . Emden , Tibbatts , and Giller personating the candidates .

The W . M . then rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and the officers for the ensuing week being already appointed , the VV . AL rose for the third time , and having received the " Hearty good wishes " of all present for a successful year of office , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1 G 73 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C , when there were present Bros . S . Lea-Smith , W . M . ; A . Smith , S . W . ; S . M . Southwell , J . W . ; G . F . Alarshall , Preceptor ; C W . Mapleton , Sec ; H . P . Hall , S . D . ; E . Mansell , J . D . ; W . J . Gates , I . G . ; VV . A . Clark , I . H . Davidson , G . VV . Cuthbertson , H . E .

Diamond , E . A . de Paiva , and J . G . C . Bull . Visitor : Bro . C . T . Lewis . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 1 he lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing and the expl " . nation of the second tracing board

were rehearsed . Bro . Diamond took the Alaster's chair , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . A . Smith acting as Master elect . Bro . A . Smith , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation , and gave notice that the ceremony of raising would be rehearsed . Bro . Lewis was elected a member of the lodge . The lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 9 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , W ., when there were present Bros . VV . Hide , W . M . ; F . Craggs , S . W . ; L . J . Powell , J . W . ; J . Davies , P . A 1 . 1 G 9 , acting Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , acting Sec ; J . W . Woodard , S . D ; R . J . Williams , J . D . ; F . C . Cotton , I . G . ; E .

Fox , Stwd . ; AL Speigel , P . AL ; J . Brown , W . M . 2012 ; VV . H . Wimpey , VV . AL elect 2012 ; W . S . Wliiteley , R . Reid , F . Barth , VV . Hillier , and J . Walden . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Reid being candidate . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Wimpey , W . M . elect 2012 , who rehearsed the investiture of officers . The W . M ., Bro . Hide , then resumed the chair , and rising for the first time , the dues were collected . Bro . F . Craggs ,

W . M . S 34 , was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A card was received from Bro . Dr . and Mrs . Lawrence thanking the brethren for their sympathy during their recent bereavement . A vote of thanks was given to Bro . Hide for his working for the first time in the chair of the lodge . The lodge was then closed .

QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . 2021 ) .-TKe regular weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the Sth inst ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., when there were present Bros . Bell , VV . AL ; Audain , S . VV . ; Heck , S . D . ; Davis , J . D . ; Homewood , I . G . ; Waltei Wood , P . M ., Sec ; Cleghorn , P . M . ; Cane , P . M . ; Osborne , Flint , Heath , Hobday , J . W . 1 G 0 ; Rowe , Palmer ,

T . Geering , Bullen , Truman , Densham , Tysall , C . P . Bellerby , and Gunzell . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , the candidate being personated by Bro . Flint . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Cane , P . AL , being presented as VV . AL elect , was entrusted , and the lodge was opened in

the Third Degree . 'The ceremony of installation was rehearsed by Bro . Bell , and the investiture of officers b y Bro . Flint . Bro . J . Geering , 2021 , and Bro . Hobday , J . W . 1 G 0 , were elected joining members . Bro . Claude Audain , S . D . 193 , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Bell , W . M ,, for his exceptionally able working . All Alasonic business being ended , thc lodge was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Camberwell , on Friday , the Sth inst ., when there were present Comps . Phillips , M . E . Z . ; Schadler , H . j Hill , J . ; Stone , S . E . ; Benedetti , S . N . ; Brack , P . S . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Pullen , T . Grummant , IL M . Williams , and G . Thompson . 'The chapter was opened , and the ceremony of

installation of Third Principal was rehearsed by Comp . F . Hilton , P . Z ., installing Comp . Hill . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Pullen personating the candidate . Comps . II . AL Williams , P . Z . 13 G 0 , and G . Thompson ,

1507 , were elected members . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . Schadler for rehearsing the ceremony of II . for thc first time in this chapter . Comp . Schadler was elected Al . E . Z . for the next meeting , when an installation ceremony will be worked . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . Grummant for decorating the furniture . The chapter was then closed .

Red Cross Of Rome And Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome and Constantine .

Premier Conclave . —This old and distinguished conclave met at Alark Masons' Hall on the 4 th inst ., when there were present , among others , Sir Knights Nelson Prower , M . A ., M . P . S . ; C . Keyser , V . E . ; Heard P . M . P . S ., acting ist Gen . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M . P . S ., acting 2 nd Gen . ; John Mason , P . M . P . S ., P . G . Gen ., Recorder ; H . H . Shirley , M . A ., P . M . P . S . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . M . P . S ., P . G . Gen . ; Wm . Lake , P . M . W . S .,

G . S . ; W . A . Scurrah , Robinson , L . Steele , the Rev . J . Fillingham , ALA ., and Sir Knt . F . W . Driver , ALA . ( visitor ) . The minutes of the previous conclave having been read and confirmed , a resolution was unanimously passed" That in future no banquet shall be held on the evening of the March convocation , as it clashes with the annual festival of the Grand Conclave of England . " Sir Knight Heard having submitted the design of a seal which he

wished to present to the Premier Conclave ; it was accepted , and a vote of thanks passed to him fir his kindness in furnishing it . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Sir Knights T . Cubitt , Treas . ; Dr . Mickley , Pakes , Purrott , J . N . Frye , and many others . Letters of sympathy were directed to be sent to Sir Knights Mickley and Pakes , who were suffering from indisposition . The conclave was then closed , and Sir Knight Shirley

openeda sanctuary of the K . H . S ., and subsequently that of a commandery of St . John the Evangelist . Sir Knight the Rev . J . Fillingham , ALA ., was admitted into both Degrees , which were most effectively and impressively worked by those two clever exponents of the ceremonies—Sir Knights Shirley and Lardner . A banquet followed , and Sir Knight Nelson Prower , as usual , presided in a manner that very few Masonic chairmen can excel . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

BRO . JOHN WHILE , I'M . AND P . Z . 228 . The Craft in the Metropolitan district will be distressed to learn that a well-known figure among them —Bro . John While—has been lying ill at his residence , 36 , Barrington-road , Brixton , for the last three months . He had a very serious illness in the winter of 1890-91 , when he was incapacitated for work for several months

by that very trying season , and the weakness caused b y that long and painful malady was never completely overcome during the subsequent months in which we had no summer . Bro . While attributes the breaking up of his health to hard work in his earlier years , and to the devotion with which he applied himself to his calling as a newspaper reporter . There is no doubt

that Bro . While very faithfully performed his duties to his employers , and those duties entailed upon him some arduous and trying work , as he had been engaged on most of the exciting occurrences in the Metropolitan area for the last 30 years . These include the greatest accidents , political events , like the Hyde Park riots , Socialist movements , criminal acts ,

important inquests , hospital and poor law enquiries . In these he took great interest , and as far as regards the operation of the poor law , he has been instrumental in bringing about great improvements and removing many abuses . He became a volunteer when that movement was revived in 1859 , savv the first and last of Wimbledon , and was a regular attendant at the annual

competitions of the Volunteer Artillery at , Shoeburyness . After a life of such activity , it may easily be conceived that close confinement to his bedroom must be more distressing and painful than it would be to one who has not moved about so much ; and the brethren of the Craft , and companions of the Arch , as well as

his colleagues in the reporting business , will be only too glad to hear of his speedy restoration to health . Bro . While was one of the brethren present at the installation of the Prince of Wales in April , 1875 , and while representing as W . M . the Lodge of United Strength , he also provided some of the newspaper accounts of the ceremony .

Obitaury.

Obitaury .

BRO . ARTHUR PROUDFOOT , W . M . 201 . Influenza has claimed another victim . Bro . Arthur Proudfoot ( head of the firm of Proudfoot and Chaplin , solicitors , 24 , John-street , Bedford-row ) , went to Birmingham to spend the Christmas vacation with some friends , and on Christmas morning was attacked with influenza , and acute pneumonia supervening , hc

succumbed on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., and was interred in St . George ' s Cemetery , Hanwell , on Wednesday , the 6 th inst . 'There are brothers mill brothers in the Craft , and Bro . Proudfoot acquired Masonic tenets readily and squarely , almost instinctively his sterling qualities as a man enabling him to grasp the high aims of the pioneer minds . His genial kindness made his presence

felt almost like electricity , causing a sparkle and brightness in a lodge of a most gratifying order . Bro . Proudfoot was initiated in the Jordan Lodge on November 19 th , 1880 , filled every office in the lodge , and was installed as VV . AL on the 22 nd January , 1890 . He proved himself such a thorough ruler in the Craft , and correct exponent of the ritual in every degree , as

well as a sincere friend to every member of the lodge , that at the expiration of his year of office he was unanimously re-elected , and again installed in January , 1891 . The members of the Jordan Lodge deeply deplore his loss , and many ol them assembled at the cemetery to pay the last tribute of respect to his

memory , and amongst the many wreaths sent by sorrowing friends was one sent by the lodge , bearing the square and compasses , with the lodge number in the centre . Bro . Proudfoot was also a member of the Globe Lodge , No . 23 , and a companion of the Mount Edgcumbe Chapter , No . 1446 .