Royal Arch.

Comp . VVoods , S . E ., had been from the commencement interested in the welfare of the chapter , and hoped long to be able to do his share of the duties involved in its success . The M . E . Z . proposed "The Officers , " referring to what had been done in the past by each , and also to the w ork of the future .

Comp . J . A . Randall , P . S ., had had a busy year as W . M . of his lodge , but was now free to give still more time to the chapter-Comp . W . G . Boswell , ist A . S ., had been equally interested , and would be also ready in the future . Comp . S . G . Bonner , 2 nd A . S .. was glad to be a

" general utility " member , and , although he would have sufficient to do next year , would not forget to do anything that would add to the happiness of the members . The Janitor ' s toast closed a very successful meeting , the enjoyment of which had been increased by songs from Comps . C . Woods , S . E . ; J . A . Randall . P . S . ; S . G . Bonner , A . S . ; and Rafferty .

PLUMSTEAD . Union Waterloo Chapter ( No . 13 ) . —The installation of Principals and investiture of officers of this old and influential chapter took place at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., when Comps . Geo . H . King was duly installed as M . E . Z ., D . Deeves , as H ., and John Mattry as J ., for the ensuing year , by

Comp . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . The following members were present , viz .: Comps . William Tailby , H . S . Syer , R . J . Warren , Capt . Spinks , George Kennedy , C . H . Canning , and A . Penfold , all Past Principals of the chapter , and the following Comps . W . H . Keeble , W . J . Crowdy , H . Crowdy , King , A . Stewart , J . T . Bacon , G . H . Gable , John Mattry , and others .

Visitors : Comps . Capt . Westow , and Capt . Woollett , of 17 S 9 ; Hastings and Hutton . Letters of apology for non-attendance were received from Comps . the Baron de Worms , M . P . ; Fenn , Willmott , Butter , and Roberts . The chapter having been opened according to ancient form , the beautiful ceremony of installation was performed in a faultless manner by the Installing Officer , and the

Three Principals were saluted by the companions present . The First Principal then appointed Comps . G . Spinks , Treas . ; George Kennedy , Scribe E . ; W . H . Keeble , Scribe N . ; Wm . J . Crowdy , P . S . ; H . Crowdy , ist A . S . ; J . T , Taylor , 2 nd A . S . ; Sergt . L . Comerford , D . of C ; and John Lackland , Janitor , and all those companions were invested accordingly . A Past Principal ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Syer for valuable services rendered to

the Chapter during his year of office , and Comp . Syer thanked the brethren for the honour conferred uoon him . The sum of one guinea each was voted to the Woolwich Soup Society and to the Plumstead Reliif Society , and after a cordial vote of thanks had been voted to the Installing Officer for his services , the chapter was closed in ancient form , and tiie companions adjourned to the banquet , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

SOUTHPORT . Israel Chapter ( No . 1502 ) . —A meeting of this chapter , which has recently been resuscitated by the efforts of Comp . Richard Sharrock , was held at the Masonic Hall , Eastbank-street , on Thursday , the 7 th instant . The chapter was opened by Comp . Harris , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . Cumberland , and the minutes of the previous convocation

were read and confirmed . The whole of the installation of the Three Princi pals was performed by Comp . Wm . Goodacre , P . G . S . E . W . Lanes ., as follows : Comp . D . Gabrielsen , M . E . Z . ; James Hesketh , P . Z ., H . ; and Richard Sharrock , J . The ballot was taken lor three brethren , and proving favourable , they were exalted in an admirable manner by Comp . Harris .

Subsequently a banquet was prepared , at which the usual loyal and other toasts were given and responded to . The following were present : Comps . D . Gabrielsen , R . Sharrock , G . Rockliffe , John Neville , James Hesketh , \ . L . \ Sam . Boyce , J . L . Kirkbride , J . McKinnell , N .

mason , Wm . Morecroft , Fred . Wood , J . F . Roberts , P . Z . ; and G . Gunnison . Visitors : Comps . Wm . Goodacre , P . Z ., P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., P . G . S . E . ; S . M . Harris , P . Z ., f . f . G . 1 . Cumberland ; Y . Hay ward , I . 613 ; W . Wilkinson T . Adams , P . P . A . G . S . ; Wm . Derry , and G . S . Smith , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org .

YORK . Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., \ R r f , masons' Hall > St - Saviourgate , when Comp . T . B . Whytehead , assisted by Comp . J . Todd , installed the following officers ; Comps . H . Longford , M . E . Z . ; G . Umb . H . ! W . £ t / , ri > T . loc !/ .... C I ? . T n 13

?» ° * ' S . N . J J . L . Spetch , P . S . ; F . W . Halliwell , 1 r ? i » J- Smith , 2 nd A . S . ; J . H . Shonksmith . VTreas . ; ky Watson , Org . ; A . T . Turner , D . C , and A . Humpanes , Steward , ' , companions then dined together , and after resuming ™ V- ' - "h - Y - Whytehead , 2328 , was exalted by the 3 f , M-E . Z ., Comp . T . B . Whytehead giving the ro > stical lecture . The Auditor ' s report was adopted .

Annual Supper Of The Dalhousie Lodge Of Instruction, No. 800.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE DALHOUSIE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 800 .

Jteannnal supper of this flourishing lodge was held ., Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at " Dr . Butler's , " Du ( nS Ha " - avenue , under the presidency of Bro . F . p Unstan , P . M . 1326 , the highly-esteemed and popular p , 5 ' * , ( who also occupies a similar position in the u \ adel Lodge of Instruction .

, -th- h ' - members of the Craft and their lady friends lion ls ., f > one of the interesting features in

connecmemb ge . instluctl 0 n annually to invite the tal tv . i ° * " * * a , r sex t 0 P artlcipate in their hospicaJL sat . down to a recherchi repast , to which the "jjpany did , . , *

hon „ " sual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly tior , ° L ' that of " Dalhousie Lodge of Instructo bv R ng P ° P ° sed by the CHAIRMAN , and responded and en ^ -S . HARVEY , P . M . 1326 , the hard-working * "endi ^ i ! ^ ecretary , to whom the great success < ng these social gatherings has been mainly due .

Annual Supper Of The Dalhousie Lodge Of Instruction, No. 800.

The toast of " The Health of the worthy Chairman ' was proposed in felicitous terms by Bro . W . BKASLEY P . M ., and received enthusiastically , to the strains of " For he's a jolly good fellow . " During the evening an excellent programme of music was gone through , the contributors being the Misses G . Dunstan , E . Etherington , and A . M . Kebbell ,

and Bros . Geo . Clarke , S . J . Cross ( who scored high honours with his excellent recitations ) , Fred Kebbell , A . Cunnington , and G . Taperell , Bro . W . H . J . Boxsius presiding at the piano . During the evening each lady was supplied with a beautiful spray of flowers , and the brethren with button holes , and on leaving the ladies were handed a pretty basket of choice confectionery as a memento of the occasion .

The Knights Templar,

THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR ,

( PAST AND PRESENT . ) How oft in chronicles of old , In History's glowing page , The Templar ' s fame is handed down

From past to present age . Beneath the Banner of the Cross , Companions tried and true , These Christian Knights , a valiant band , The infidels subdue 1

Theirs was the courage to endure , All danger to defy , And calmly look on chains and death With an undaunted eye ; The Cross , the symbol of their creed , Upon their breasts they wore , The Cross for which they shed their blood , The Temple to restore .

But times are changed , —no . more are seen , In deadly strife amain , Paynim and Christian hosts contend Upon the battle plain ; Vet still their deeds , like beacons bright , The paths of honour show , And Chivalry in spirit pure Within Our hearts will glow .

But not against mere mortal foes Have we to stand our ground , For enemies in spirit form , Encompass us around . Enrolled and marshalled in the camp , In disciplined control , We guard against insidious foes , The temple of the soul I

Weak in ourselves yet strong in Him , Who promised aid will lend , God's armoury will weapons yield To combat , or defend ; Then , whilst Salvation , as our helm , Protects us in the field , Let Righteousness our breast-plate be Unswerving Faith our shield .

When thus as Christian soldiers decked , In panoply of mail , Unstained in honor , fearing naught , Prepared if foes assail ;' In Justice let us draw the sword , With Fortitude the blade , Whilst Mercy tempers the keen point In this our bold Crusade I

Thus , ever watchful to subdue The Evil , aid the Right , May each in our Encampment prove A loyal Christian knight ; May we the Temple's fame uphold , Our Brotherhood extend , And , ' neath the Captain of our Faith Belconstant to the end ! F . VV . DRIVER , M . A ., P . E . C

"The Old Masonians."

"THE OLD MASONIANS . "

The above association of old boys of our Institution at Wood Green met together last Friday to listen to a paper on " Imperial Federation , " reac ! by Mr . R , S . Chandler , the Hon . Treasurer of the society . The gathering was presided over by Bro . R . H . Williams . Mr . Chandler , in opening , stated that he had based

his paper on the opinions of such authorities as Professor Seeley , John Anthony Froude , the Marquis of Lome , Lord Brassey , Sir John Gorst , and others . He referred to the prophecy of Sir James Harrington in the time of Cromwell , that England , on account of her insular position , would one day become the most powerful of nations , how that the reality had exceeded

even the ideal prospect then pictured , giving a brief account of the gigantic progress in wealth , resources , and population , made by Great Britain since that time . He said it was a truism that the greatness of a nation depends on its sons , that they be trained in what our ancestors called the " fear of God ; " but that , unfortunately , we of the present day were too apt to place

wealth before all other considerations , and to think solely of the Colonies as a market for our manufactures , losing sight of their great value as a wide and healthy training ground for future generations of the British race . He then showed by a comparison of statistics the important part the Colonies have in the commerce of the Mother Country , and that this and

the large amount of British capital invested in the Colonies formed a -close bond of union . Me then pointed out the marvellous progress made in steam and electricity—the circumnavigation of the globe being now as easy as was the grand tour in the 18 th century—that this had brought about an increase of intercourse and a consequent increase of mutual knowledge and respect between the colonists and our .

"The Old Masonians."

selves , and , that the Imperial Institute had given con . crete expression to these feelings . _ Mr . Chandler then quoted the three distinct series given by Sir John Gorst , upon which Imperial Federation might be worked out—viz ., the admission of representatives of the Colonies to Parliament ; or the creation of a new Imperial Legislature ; or the

admission of the Colonies to a more direct share in , or stronger influence upon Imperial matters , the several Legislatures remaining separate , adopting the last as the most feasible means of bringing about the desired object . He then entered into the question of defence and foreign policy , stating that at present the sole cost of maintaining and defending the empire rested with

Britain , and that the burden of taxation fell upon the British taxpayer , and said that the Colonists , if once admitted to their legitimate share in the Imperial Councils , would then contribute their portion towards the general defence . A joint interest in the fleet alone would be a long step towards Imperial Federation , and , at the same time , not interfere with Colonial autonomy—thus the union of the empire would be at

once a visible fact , and strong in its unity , the continuance of the British race would be assured for many centuries to come . A discussion followed , in which Messrs . Gleichen Packer , O'Doherty , Willett , Hewett , Wilson , Barber , and Scurr took part , A vote of thanks to Mr , Chandler for his paper , and to Bro . Williams for presiding , brought to a close a very pleasant and instructive evening

Funeral Of The Late Manager Of The Frascati.

FUNERAL OF THE LATE MANAGER OF THE FRASCATI .

On Monday afternoon , the 28 th ult ., the remains of Bro . Gustave L . Lambert , of Rose Lea , Wealdstone , and for some years manager of the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , were interred at Harrow Weald

churchyard . The deceased gentleman was much respected in this district , and the large number of friends who journeyed from the City to pay their last mournful tribute to the departed showed that not only was Bro . Lambert respected for his exceptional business qualities , but that in his upright dealings he won the esteem of all those with whom he came in

contact . Besides the large circle of relatives and friends , a number of Masonic lod ges were represented at the funeral , the deceased having taken a keen interest in Freemasonry . There were no less than four nations represented in this Brotherhood , and nearly 40 members of the Order assembled at the graveside despite the biting east wind and the drifting snow .

1 he coffin , with massive brass furniture , was entirel y hidden beneath the floral tributes , wreaths , crosses , & c , arriving from all parts of the country . In the centre was a magnificent wreath from the staff of the Frascati , with a suitable inscription in black beads . In the middle of this was placed a beautiful basket of flowers sent by Mr . Gordon , of Bentley Priory ,

Stanmore . Next to this was the tribute of the widow , with a loving message of sorrow . Amongst others were wreaths from Mr . and Mrs . Armstrong , Mr . and Mrs . T . J . Hamp , Monsieur and Madame Noel , Regent ' s Park ; G . Pearson and staff at the Holborn Restaurant ; C . A . Andrews ; " In loving memory of many years' true friendship , " W . B . Jeffrey , Sec . of the

Frascati ; Mr . and Mrs . James Fulford , of Covent Garden ; Mr . and Mrs . T . Marsh , of Covent Garden ; Mr . and Mrs . Schreiber ; Mr . and Mrs . Leech ; Mr . and Mrs . G . Sharp , of Covent Garden ; Dr . Boutall ; "From J . W . Morrel , with deepest sympath y ; "In grateful remembrance of our departed brother , from the brethren of the Queen ' s Westminster Masonic

Lodge " ; " From his friends at Wealdstone—Gibbons , Lander , Evans , Harrington , Albert Mulford , Brown , Higgs , Horlor , Branson , Bates , Fowler , jun ., Adam , Martin , and Hogg" ; "From D'Hem and Freeman , compatriots " ( we believe M . D'Hem was the deceased ' s oldest friend , and hailed from the same district ); Mr . and Mrs . Rees , Stanmore ; "With Mr . and Mrs . and

Miss Le Grand ' s sincere sympathy " ; Mr . J . Brauner ; Mr . and Mrs . Lander , of the Railway Hotel ; & c , There was also a pretty cross of lilies of the valley , sent " From Little Teddy , " Master Fulford . Shortly after two o ' clock the mournful procession started from Station-road . In the first mourning coach was the widow , supported by Mr . I . W . MoirelT

and Mrs . Armstrong , with Mr . Negus , the solicitor . In the second coach was Mr . W . B . Jeffery , M . D'Hem , Mr . J . Le Grand , and Mr . G . Le Grand . Then followed Mr . Hamp ' s private brougham containing Miss Hamp and Mr , Thomas Hamp . In the next coach were Mr . J . Fulford , Mr . Schreiber , Mr . Allen ( Harrow Station-master ) , and Mr . A . Foster McAdam ,

and the carnage which followed contained Mr . Lander , Mr . Godel , Mr . Noel , and Mr . Harnell . Five or six other carriages followed with friends , and when the cortege arrived at the churchyard a number of sympathisers had aheady assembled . The Rev . H . J . Martin , Vicar of Wealdstone , officiated , and when the distressed widow bid her husband the last farewell

there was scarcely a dry eye at the grave-side . The following Masonic lodges were represented at the funeral 1 Bros . R . J . Harnell , W . M ., Godel , Fulford , D'Hem , Morrel ! , Pearson , and Jeffrey , all of the Queen ' s Westminster ; Bros . Schreiber , P . M ., and

Fulford , of the Tivoli Lodge ; Bro . Noel , Fellowshi p Lodge ; Bro . J . Lander , Citadel Lodge ; and Bro . Negus , Fidelity Lodge . The mother lodge of the deceased was the Queen ' s Westminster . Bro . G . L . Lambert was only 51 ,