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office as the W . M . He remarked that their excellent and esteemed brother was always earnest and anxious to carry out any duty he undertook . —Bro . Curtis briefly replied , and thanked his brother members of the Royal York Lodge , No . 315 , for the honour done him , and for the willing assistance of all in the lodge , and for their generous forbearance of any errors and omissions committed by
him . The lodge was then closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren , to the number of sixty-five , sat down to a banquet , supplied by that well-known caterer of Masonic and other large dinners , Bro . Cowley , the proprietor of the West Pier Refreshment Houses . A word of praise is due to Bro . Cowley for the excellent arrangements made by him for the banquet , for the liberal bill of fare , and for
the unsurpassed quality of the wines . The dessert and the floral decorations were entrusted to Bro . Nell , who must have requisitioned his numerous and extensive hot houses to procure such splendid specimens of the floral world ; plants and flowers in profusion , of the latter both cut an uncut . Each guest hacl a small bouquet placed before him . The following toasts were duly honoured : —
" The Queen and the Craft , " " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , P . G . M . of England , " " The Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . W . G . M . of England , " "The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , R . W . D . GM ., and the Oflicers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " "The Right Hon . LordPelham . R . W . P . G . M . of Sussex " "Bro . E . J . Furner , R . W . D . P . G . M . of Sussex , and the
Officers of Prov . G . Lodge , Present and Past , " "The Worshipful Master , " "The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " "The Officers of the Lodge , " and "The Tyler ' s " toast . The musical arrangements were placed under the charge of Bro . W . Devin , Prov . Grand Organist , Sussex , who presided at the piano with his accustomed ability . During the evening , Bro . W . Kuhe ,
the celebrated pianist and composer , performed one of his most celebrated solos , which was greeted with unbounded applause . The vocal harmony was well supported by Bro . Hunt , " Maid of Athens ; " Bro . Cowley , "My Pretty Jane ; " Bro . Brickman , "Good Night ;" Bro . Ebberall , "'Tis Forty Years Ago , Friend , John , " and several others . Among the brethren present " were Bros . Challen , P . P . G . S . B . Sussex ; W . Hudson , P . P . G . D .
Sussex ; W . Marchant , P . P . G . A . D . ofC ; John Robinson , P . M . ; VV . R . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . W . Sussex , Past Grand Steward ; Devin , Prov . G D . Sussex ; W . Curtis , P . P . G . S . B . Sussex ; Hugh Saunders , P . P . G . D . Sussex ; James Curtis , P . M . ; Cunningham , P . P . G . W . Sussex ; C . Hudson , Steer , Emary , Chandler , Ebberall , Pearson , Eyles . Kenyon , Foot , Garden , Clifton , Goodchild ,
H . Parsons , Newman , H . Nyechart , Buckman , Pritchard , Packham , W . Bennett , Tillstone , Payne , Sandeman , Miller , Nell , Barnes . The Visitors included -. Bros . Craven , 271 ; C . Pawley , 33 ; Stokes , 38 ; Irvine , 86 ; E . Turner , 30 ° , W . M . 811 ; J- 1- Sabine , P . M . 73 ; Wojllett , 73 ; C . J . Pocock , W . M . 271 ; E . Carpenter , W . M . 732 ; Baldwin , P . M . 40 ; G Smith , P . M . 732 , P . P . G . P . Sussex ; Prin , P . M . 56 ; Luckett , 8 * 1 , Prov .
G . Warden , Sussex ; Evershed , W . M . 56 ; G . H . Hunt , 851 : Rev . Dr . Griffith , P . M . Sir , Prov . G Chaplain , Sussex ; W . Kuhe , P . M , 271 , P P . G . O . Sussex ; Lawson , J . D . 732 , I . G . Sil ; Davey , 732 ; Booty , 2 7 Hopewell , 732 ; W . Wilkinson , J . D . 271 ; P . R . Wilkinson , P . M . 271 , P . P . G . D . Sussex ; II . Martin , Past Mayor of Brighton ; J . Reed , P . M . 732 ; C . Lawes , 175 ; G . H . Day , J . D . 732 , N . Freeman , P . M . 732 , P . P . G . W . Sussex ; Corder , P . M . 732 , P . P . G . W . Sussex .
HERTFORD . — Hertford Lodge , No . 403—A meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday , the 7 th inst . Present : Bro . H . Busy Hodges , in the chair ; supported by Bros . T . D . Medcalf , S . W . ; O . II . Wagner , J . W . ; T . S . Carter , Sec ; J R . Cocks , Treas . ; C . P . Wyman , I . G . and Org . ; C . Drummond , I . P . M . ;
S . Austin , P . M . ; J . Boatwright , and H . Campkin . Bro . H . Campkin was passe J to the degree of F . C . Mr . W . H . Pallet , of Much Hadam , farmer , was balloted for and initiated , and Bro . Salisbury , P . M . 90- * , was elected a joining member . The W . M . worked the ceremony very creditably and with great satisfaction to the brethren present .
CROYDON . — East Surrey Lodge of Concord , No . 463 . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on the 2 nd inst . The W . M ., Bro . Djsell , presided , and amongst other brethren present were Bros . W . Roebuck , C . E ., P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; Price , P . M . ; Woodward , P . M . ; E . A . Sacre , J . W ; PodmoreS . D . ;
, , H . W . Hunt , J . D . This being the period for electing the W . M . for the ensuing year , a ballot was taken , and resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . E . A . Sacre , the Junior Warden . After the lodge business , thc brethren dined together , and enjoyed a remarkabl y pleasant evening .
HoLVHZSO . —IIibemia Lodge , No . 597 . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Marine Hotel , on Monday , the 6 th inst . There were present Bros . J . Peters , W . M . ; E . F . Mellor , I . P . M . ; J . Ll . Griffith , S . W . ; Wm . Lewis ; J . W . ; John Ellis , S . D . ; Dr . O . Williams , J . D . ; D . W . Savage , Steward ; Jas . Lloyd , I . G . ; Samuel Hughes , O . G . ; Rev . O . W . Jones
, Chaplain ; Owen R . Ellis , Organist . Visiting brother , Charles A . Cleminshaw , 249 , and a fair muster of thc brethren . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken round for Mr . Thos . Jones , Nelson , New Zealand , who was a candidate for nidation . The result proved unanimously favourable to
mm . Bro . James Williams , University College , Dublin , formerly a member of this lodge , was also balloted for to become a rejoining member with a similar result . After hiving been properly prepared , the candidate , Mr . T . Jones , was admitted , and initialed into the sublime mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , the ceremony being performed by the W . M ., Bro . J . Peters , in his usual solemn and impressive manner . The lodge was then
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opened in the second degree , for the purpose of passing Bros . T . G . Clay and W . Poole , who had given satisfaction to the brethren as to the progress they had made in that branch ofthe Masonic lore which concerned them as E . A . ' s . They were accordingly passed , and Bro . Jas . Jones was examined as to his knowledge of F . C .
Freemasonry . The lodge was then opened 111 the third degree , but it being inconvenient for the W . M . to proceed with the ceremony of raising , it was reduced successively to the first degree . The W . M . brought matters of general interest before the brethren , which were fairly discussed , after which the lodge was closed in peace and harmony
MARKET HARBOROUGH . — St . Peter s Lodge , No . 1330 . —A monthly meeting of this young but flourishing lodge was held at the Assembly Rooms , Three Swans Hotel , on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Kelly , R . W . Prov . G . M . Ail ' the oflicers were present except the S . W ., Bro . Sir H . St . J . Halford , Bart ., and the I . G ., Bro . T . Macaulay ,
M . R . C . S ., from whom apologies for unavoidable absence were received . Bro . F . Grant , M . D ., was raised to the third degree , and Bros . Rev . F . M . Beaumont , M . A ., and II ealey were passed to the second degree , two other candidates being unable to attend . Bro . Crow , S . W . 279 and P . G . O ., presided at the harmonium . At the conclusion of the ceremonies , Bro . Deane , P . P . G . Reg .,
as Steward for the Boys' School , made an appeal to the members for support , when one guinea ( the funds being very low ) , was voted from the lodge , and a promise was made to increase it by subscriptions amongst the brethren so as to constitute the W . M . for the time being a Life Governor , like the other lodges in the province . ' On the lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Lod * e , No . 1331 . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst . The chair of K . S . was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . C . Carnegie , P . M ., P . Prov . Grand Superintendent of Works , Essex . The other officers present were : Bros . Fenn , S . W , ; Captain Richardson , Royal Engineers , J . W . pro tem ;
McKenzie , S D . ; Doulton , J . D . ; Laverty , I . G . There were upwards of thirty brethren present , among whom were : Bro . Hickley , P M ., ofthe Panmure Lodge , No . 723 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , A ballot was then taken lor Bros . Reynolds , 3 rd Dragoon Guards , W . Adams , 101 st Foot Regiment , and F . Anderson , Master Gunner , who were unanimously
admitted . Bros . Dillon and Beach , who were candidates lo be passed to the F . C . degree , were questioned respecting their proficiency in the former degree , which , proving satisfactory , they were entrusted with a test of merit , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bros . Dillon and Beach were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , Bro . Fenn , S . W ., explaining the working
tools in an impressive manner . Bros . Garden , Savigear , Mount , and Lucas , who were candidates for the M . M . ' s degree , were questioned respecting their knowledge ofthe F . U . ' s degree , which , proving satisfactory , they were they were favoured with the usual token of approbation , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and those brethren were raised to the sublime degree .
The questions appertaining to this degree were then put round the lodge by the W . M ., and answered by the brethren for the information of the newly-raised . The W . M . announced that the next meeting of the lodge would be held in the Royal Hotel , and that a Lodge of
Instruction would be held there on the 30 th inst . The W . M . was requested to order two copies of the " History of the Lodge of Hengist , No . 195 , " for the use of the brethren . A brother having been proposed as a joining member , and some other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in peace , harmony , and brotherly love .
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ROYAL ARCH .
PROVINCIAL . WARRINGTON . —Chapter ofElias Ashmole , No . 148 . — The regular annual convocation of this chapter was held on the afternoon of Monday , 13 th inst ., for the purpose of installing thc principals and the investiture of ihe other officers . In the absence of the M . E . Z ., the first chair was occupied by Capt . Mott , P . Z ., Past P . G . Prin . Soj ., as
Installing Principal , who was supported by Gumps , D . W . Finney , II ., M . E . Z .-elect ; John Bowes , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . B ., J ; II . B . White , P . Z . ; W . Mossop , Scribe E . J .-elect ; Rev . II . P . Stedman , E . Roberts , W . S . Hawkins , W . Pollitt , W . Savage , W . Sharp , W . Crompton , James Hannah , Janitor . Visitor : Rev . J . W . N . Tanner , De Tabley Chapter . The chapter was opened by the
Principals , when the rest of thc companions were admitted and the minutes read and confirmed . The ballot-box was sent round for Comp . Parry as a joining member , which proved in his favour . Thc ceremony of installation of Principals was then proceeded with , and ably rendered by Capt . Molt . The following Comps . were installed and invested : D W . Finney , Z . ; John Bowes , II . ; W . Mossop , J . ; W . Richardson , P . S . ; W . S . Hawkins , E . ;
W . Sharp , N . ; Johu Harding and Robert Jackson , Assist . Soj ' s ; James Hannah , " janitor . The Auditors having made their report , Comp . Rev . II . 1 ' . Stedman gave notice that at the next convocation he should move that the subscription be raised from a ha ! f-a-guinea to one guinea per annum . The other business having been completed , the chapter was closed , and the Comps . adjourned to refreshment .
SCARBOROUGH —Old Globe Chapter , No . 200 . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 1 st inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Globe-street , when Hie following companions were present : T . Cooper , P . Z . { of York ) , as Z . ; Williamson , II . ; Spurr , P . Z ., as | . ; Woodall , P . Z . ; Farthing , Z . ; Rooke , P . Z . ; Smyth , P . Z ., Lincoln ( visitor ) ; Chapman , Treas . ; Martin , N .,
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as E . ; R . H . Peacock , as N . ; W . Peacock , J . ; D . Fletcher , P . S . ; IT . Grover , 1 st A . S . ; Inskip , 2 nd A , S . ; G . IT . Walshaw ; and J . Verity , Janitor . The chapter was opened at 6 p . m ., and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . J . W . Taylor , M . D ., was balloted for
and elected a candidate for exaltation , and being present , he was admitted and exalted to the degree of a R . M . Mason . The following companions were then installed and invested as officers for the next vear : Williamson ,
Z . ; W . Peacock , H . ; R . I-I . Peacock , f- , ' J- A . Chap- . man , Treas . ; IT . Grover , E . ; IT . C . Martin , N . : G . H . Walsh-uv , P . S . ; and J . Verity , Janitor . The chapter was afterwards closed in due form , and the companions partook of one of Comp . Chapman ' s excellent banquets , which was served in his usual very superior style . At low 12 a very pleasant evening was brought to a close .
LEICESTER . — Chapter of Fortitude , No . 279—An Emergency Convocation oif * this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on the gth insf ., for the purpose of balloting for candidates , and exalting five brethren of the Lodge of Rectitude , No 502 , Rugby , preparatory to the formation of a new chapter to be attached to that lodge . The oflicers present were : Comps . Kelly , P . Z . and Prov .
G . Supt . ; L . A . Clarke , M . E . Z . ; Weare , P . / .., as 11 ; Toller , J . ; Stretton . E . ; Rev . C . J . E Smith ( Rugby School ) , ' N . ; Partridge , P . S . ; Joseph Harris and Sculthorpe , A . Sojs . ; Bembridge , janitor ; and others . A ballot was taken for Bros , the Right Hon . Earl Ferrers ,
W . M . 779 and P . G . J . W' ; Sir Henry St . lohn llallord , Bart ., S . W . 1330 and P . G S . D . ; and for Bros . Bird , W . M . ; Haswell , P M . ; Bennett , P . M . ; Vesey , P . M . ; and Treaddell , S . W . of s * 02 ; and Richard Augustus
Barber , of 523 . The ceremony of exalting the brethren from Rugby having been completed , the lectures of the Order were delivered—the historical and symbolical by Comp . Toller , J ., and the mystical by the P . G . Supt ., Comp . Kelly . The chapter was then closed wilh solemn prayer , and the companions separated at an early hour .
DOUGLAS , ISI . E OF MAN . — The Athole Chapter , Na . 1004 . —The quarterly meeting of the Royal Arch Chapter attached to the Athole Lodge , No . 1004 , was held on Wednesday evening , the S ; h inst . The chapter was duly opened by the three Principals—Comps . G . M .
Lofthouse , Z . ; If . P . Mayle , IT . ; and R Tuton , J . After the minutes were read and confirmed , a brother belonging to the Craft lodge was balloted for and duly exalted . Comp . J . J Harwood , P . M . 1242 , wns balloted for as a joining member , and was unanimously elected . During the exaltation Comp . Harris , Scribe E ., performed
the duties of Principal Sojourner in a very creditable manner , and the Principals and other officers did their duties admirably . After the exaltation , the election of oflicers for the ensuing year was proceeded wilh . The result was the following appointments : Comps . Mayle ,. Z . ;
Tuton , IT . ; Webb , ] . ; 1 . A . Browne , Scribe E . ; G . H . Wood , Scribe . V . ; J . * Harwood , Principal Sojourner ; Handley , Treas . ; and " G . M . Lofthouse , Org . The bylaws of the chapter having received the approval of the Supreme Grand Council , were passed ; and at the conclusion ofthe business , thecompanions adjourned tobanquet ,
a very pleasant evening being spent . Daring the evening there was presented to the chapter by Comp . Lofthouse , on behalf of Comp . Tibbits , P M . 1242 , a set of Royal Arch candles , beautifully ornamented with a patlern similar to the chequered scarf worn in Royal Arch Masonry . —Isle of Man Times .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
METROPOLITAN . Bon Accord Lodgeof Mark Masters . A meeting of this distinguished lodge was held on the 1 st instant , at Freemasons' Tavern , under ihe presidency of the esteemed W . M ., Bro . Magnus Ohren , P . G . Steward . Present : Bros . Richard Spencer , P . M ., as S . W . ; Edward M . Ilaigh , I . W . ; Edward Baxter , P . M ., as S . D . ; George
Pavne , I . G . ; Mortimer Davis , P . M . ; Henry Empson , P . M ., Treas . ; Frederick Binckes , P . M ., Sec . ; and several other brethren . Visitors : Bros , the Rev . W . J Martyn , W . I . Hughan , and R . J . Spiers . Ballots having been taken for Bros . Frederick Davis , of Craft Lodge 1017 , and the Rev . Thomas Robinson , P . P . G . Chap . Cambs ., those brethren were admitted and regularly advanced to
the honourable degree of Mark Master . Bro . Captain George Barlow was also elected a rejoining member . A proposition to consider the advisability of holding a summer banquet was deferred . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to banquet . After the removal of the cloth , Her Majesty ' s health was given and cordially received . The W . M . then gave the next toast , "The
Health of the M . W . Grand Mark Master , the Rev . G . Raymond Portal , " and in lining so , observed that , at the last meeting of the Bon Accord Lodge , the G . M . had done them the honour of visiting the lodge , anil , speaking of thc charity fund—expressing his desire that Mark lodges should possess aim ' -boxes , which should be sent round at every meeting of the lodge . Thc W . M . stated
that he had not been unmindful of those remarks , and he had the pleasure that evening of presenting to the lodge the box now placed before them . So long as he was the Master—and he hoped the W . M . 's to follow him would observe the custom—he intended that the box should be seil round immediately after the toast ofthe M . W . G . M . of M . M ., that it might be borne in mind that so good a
custom had been introduced by their M . W . G . M ., the Rev . G . R . Portal . —The box , a very handsome one , designed by the W . M ,, and manu * actiirui ! by Bro . Richard Spencer , bore tbe followii g inscription : " 1 ' . on Accord Lodge—Present by Bro . Magnus Ohren , W . M ., 1 S 71 . " The other toasts of the evening were duly proposed in excellent style by the W . M ., and after a very pleasant evening , thc brethren separated .
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office as the W . M . He remarked that their excellent and esteemed brother was always earnest and anxious to carry out any duty he undertook . —Bro . Curtis briefly replied , and thanked his brother members of the Royal York Lodge , No . 315 , for the honour done him , and for the willing assistance of all in the lodge , and for their generous forbearance of any errors and omissions committed by
him . The lodge was then closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren , to the number of sixty-five , sat down to a banquet , supplied by that well-known caterer of Masonic and other large dinners , Bro . Cowley , the proprietor of the West Pier Refreshment Houses . A word of praise is due to Bro . Cowley for the excellent arrangements made by him for the banquet , for the liberal bill of fare , and for
the unsurpassed quality of the wines . The dessert and the floral decorations were entrusted to Bro . Nell , who must have requisitioned his numerous and extensive hot houses to procure such splendid specimens of the floral world ; plants and flowers in profusion , of the latter both cut an uncut . Each guest hacl a small bouquet placed before him . The following toasts were duly honoured : —
" The Queen and the Craft , " " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , P . G . M . of England , " " The Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . W . G . M . of England , " "The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , R . W . D . GM ., and the Oflicers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " "The Right Hon . LordPelham . R . W . P . G . M . of Sussex " "Bro . E . J . Furner , R . W . D . P . G . M . of Sussex , and the
Officers of Prov . G . Lodge , Present and Past , " "The Worshipful Master , " "The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " "The Officers of the Lodge , " and "The Tyler ' s " toast . The musical arrangements were placed under the charge of Bro . W . Devin , Prov . Grand Organist , Sussex , who presided at the piano with his accustomed ability . During the evening , Bro . W . Kuhe ,
the celebrated pianist and composer , performed one of his most celebrated solos , which was greeted with unbounded applause . The vocal harmony was well supported by Bro . Hunt , " Maid of Athens ; " Bro . Cowley , "My Pretty Jane ; " Bro . Brickman , "Good Night ;" Bro . Ebberall , "'Tis Forty Years Ago , Friend , John , " and several others . Among the brethren present " were Bros . Challen , P . P . G . S . B . Sussex ; W . Hudson , P . P . G . D .
Sussex ; W . Marchant , P . P . G . A . D . ofC ; John Robinson , P . M . ; VV . R . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . W . Sussex , Past Grand Steward ; Devin , Prov . G D . Sussex ; W . Curtis , P . P . G . S . B . Sussex ; Hugh Saunders , P . P . G . D . Sussex ; James Curtis , P . M . ; Cunningham , P . P . G . W . Sussex ; C . Hudson , Steer , Emary , Chandler , Ebberall , Pearson , Eyles . Kenyon , Foot , Garden , Clifton , Goodchild ,
H . Parsons , Newman , H . Nyechart , Buckman , Pritchard , Packham , W . Bennett , Tillstone , Payne , Sandeman , Miller , Nell , Barnes . The Visitors included -. Bros . Craven , 271 ; C . Pawley , 33 ; Stokes , 38 ; Irvine , 86 ; E . Turner , 30 ° , W . M . 811 ; J- 1- Sabine , P . M . 73 ; Wojllett , 73 ; C . J . Pocock , W . M . 271 ; E . Carpenter , W . M . 732 ; Baldwin , P . M . 40 ; G Smith , P . M . 732 , P . P . G . P . Sussex ; Prin , P . M . 56 ; Luckett , 8 * 1 , Prov .
G . Warden , Sussex ; Evershed , W . M . 56 ; G . H . Hunt , 851 : Rev . Dr . Griffith , P . M . Sir , Prov . G Chaplain , Sussex ; W . Kuhe , P . M , 271 , P P . G . O . Sussex ; Lawson , J . D . 732 , I . G . Sil ; Davey , 732 ; Booty , 2 7 Hopewell , 732 ; W . Wilkinson , J . D . 271 ; P . R . Wilkinson , P . M . 271 , P . P . G . D . Sussex ; II . Martin , Past Mayor of Brighton ; J . Reed , P . M . 732 ; C . Lawes , 175 ; G . H . Day , J . D . 732 , N . Freeman , P . M . 732 , P . P . G . W . Sussex ; Corder , P . M . 732 , P . P . G . W . Sussex .
HERTFORD . — Hertford Lodge , No . 403—A meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday , the 7 th inst . Present : Bro . H . Busy Hodges , in the chair ; supported by Bros . T . D . Medcalf , S . W . ; O . II . Wagner , J . W . ; T . S . Carter , Sec ; J R . Cocks , Treas . ; C . P . Wyman , I . G . and Org . ; C . Drummond , I . P . M . ;
S . Austin , P . M . ; J . Boatwright , and H . Campkin . Bro . H . Campkin was passe J to the degree of F . C . Mr . W . H . Pallet , of Much Hadam , farmer , was balloted for and initiated , and Bro . Salisbury , P . M . 90- * , was elected a joining member . The W . M . worked the ceremony very creditably and with great satisfaction to the brethren present .
CROYDON . — East Surrey Lodge of Concord , No . 463 . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on the 2 nd inst . The W . M ., Bro . Djsell , presided , and amongst other brethren present were Bros . W . Roebuck , C . E ., P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; Price , P . M . ; Woodward , P . M . ; E . A . Sacre , J . W ; PodmoreS . D . ;
, , H . W . Hunt , J . D . This being the period for electing the W . M . for the ensuing year , a ballot was taken , and resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . E . A . Sacre , the Junior Warden . After the lodge business , thc brethren dined together , and enjoyed a remarkabl y pleasant evening .
HoLVHZSO . —IIibemia Lodge , No . 597 . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Marine Hotel , on Monday , the 6 th inst . There were present Bros . J . Peters , W . M . ; E . F . Mellor , I . P . M . ; J . Ll . Griffith , S . W . ; Wm . Lewis ; J . W . ; John Ellis , S . D . ; Dr . O . Williams , J . D . ; D . W . Savage , Steward ; Jas . Lloyd , I . G . ; Samuel Hughes , O . G . ; Rev . O . W . Jones
, Chaplain ; Owen R . Ellis , Organist . Visiting brother , Charles A . Cleminshaw , 249 , and a fair muster of thc brethren . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken round for Mr . Thos . Jones , Nelson , New Zealand , who was a candidate for nidation . The result proved unanimously favourable to
mm . Bro . James Williams , University College , Dublin , formerly a member of this lodge , was also balloted for to become a rejoining member with a similar result . After hiving been properly prepared , the candidate , Mr . T . Jones , was admitted , and initialed into the sublime mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , the ceremony being performed by the W . M ., Bro . J . Peters , in his usual solemn and impressive manner . The lodge was then
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opened in the second degree , for the purpose of passing Bros . T . G . Clay and W . Poole , who had given satisfaction to the brethren as to the progress they had made in that branch ofthe Masonic lore which concerned them as E . A . ' s . They were accordingly passed , and Bro . Jas . Jones was examined as to his knowledge of F . C .
Freemasonry . The lodge was then opened 111 the third degree , but it being inconvenient for the W . M . to proceed with the ceremony of raising , it was reduced successively to the first degree . The W . M . brought matters of general interest before the brethren , which were fairly discussed , after which the lodge was closed in peace and harmony
MARKET HARBOROUGH . — St . Peter s Lodge , No . 1330 . —A monthly meeting of this young but flourishing lodge was held at the Assembly Rooms , Three Swans Hotel , on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Kelly , R . W . Prov . G . M . Ail ' the oflicers were present except the S . W ., Bro . Sir H . St . J . Halford , Bart ., and the I . G ., Bro . T . Macaulay ,
M . R . C . S ., from whom apologies for unavoidable absence were received . Bro . F . Grant , M . D ., was raised to the third degree , and Bros . Rev . F . M . Beaumont , M . A ., and II ealey were passed to the second degree , two other candidates being unable to attend . Bro . Crow , S . W . 279 and P . G . O ., presided at the harmonium . At the conclusion of the ceremonies , Bro . Deane , P . P . G . Reg .,
as Steward for the Boys' School , made an appeal to the members for support , when one guinea ( the funds being very low ) , was voted from the lodge , and a promise was made to increase it by subscriptions amongst the brethren so as to constitute the W . M . for the time being a Life Governor , like the other lodges in the province . ' On the lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Lod * e , No . 1331 . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst . The chair of K . S . was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . C . Carnegie , P . M ., P . Prov . Grand Superintendent of Works , Essex . The other officers present were : Bros . Fenn , S . W , ; Captain Richardson , Royal Engineers , J . W . pro tem ;
McKenzie , S D . ; Doulton , J . D . ; Laverty , I . G . There were upwards of thirty brethren present , among whom were : Bro . Hickley , P M ., ofthe Panmure Lodge , No . 723 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , A ballot was then taken lor Bros . Reynolds , 3 rd Dragoon Guards , W . Adams , 101 st Foot Regiment , and F . Anderson , Master Gunner , who were unanimously
admitted . Bros . Dillon and Beach , who were candidates lo be passed to the F . C . degree , were questioned respecting their proficiency in the former degree , which , proving satisfactory , they were entrusted with a test of merit , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bros . Dillon and Beach were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , Bro . Fenn , S . W ., explaining the working
tools in an impressive manner . Bros . Garden , Savigear , Mount , and Lucas , who were candidates for the M . M . ' s degree , were questioned respecting their knowledge ofthe F . U . ' s degree , which , proving satisfactory , they were they were favoured with the usual token of approbation , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and those brethren were raised to the sublime degree .
The questions appertaining to this degree were then put round the lodge by the W . M ., and answered by the brethren for the information of the newly-raised . The W . M . announced that the next meeting of the lodge would be held in the Royal Hotel , and that a Lodge of
Instruction would be held there on the 30 th inst . The W . M . was requested to order two copies of the " History of the Lodge of Hengist , No . 195 , " for the use of the brethren . A brother having been proposed as a joining member , and some other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in peace , harmony , and brotherly love .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
PROVINCIAL . WARRINGTON . —Chapter ofElias Ashmole , No . 148 . — The regular annual convocation of this chapter was held on the afternoon of Monday , 13 th inst ., for the purpose of installing thc principals and the investiture of ihe other officers . In the absence of the M . E . Z ., the first chair was occupied by Capt . Mott , P . Z ., Past P . G . Prin . Soj ., as
Installing Principal , who was supported by Gumps , D . W . Finney , II ., M . E . Z .-elect ; John Bowes , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . B ., J ; II . B . White , P . Z . ; W . Mossop , Scribe E . J .-elect ; Rev . II . P . Stedman , E . Roberts , W . S . Hawkins , W . Pollitt , W . Savage , W . Sharp , W . Crompton , James Hannah , Janitor . Visitor : Rev . J . W . N . Tanner , De Tabley Chapter . The chapter was opened by the
Principals , when the rest of thc companions were admitted and the minutes read and confirmed . The ballot-box was sent round for Comp . Parry as a joining member , which proved in his favour . Thc ceremony of installation of Principals was then proceeded with , and ably rendered by Capt . Molt . The following Comps . were installed and invested : D W . Finney , Z . ; John Bowes , II . ; W . Mossop , J . ; W . Richardson , P . S . ; W . S . Hawkins , E . ;
W . Sharp , N . ; Johu Harding and Robert Jackson , Assist . Soj ' s ; James Hannah , " janitor . The Auditors having made their report , Comp . Rev . II . 1 ' . Stedman gave notice that at the next convocation he should move that the subscription be raised from a ha ! f-a-guinea to one guinea per annum . The other business having been completed , the chapter was closed , and the Comps . adjourned to refreshment .
SCARBOROUGH —Old Globe Chapter , No . 200 . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 1 st inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Globe-street , when Hie following companions were present : T . Cooper , P . Z . { of York ) , as Z . ; Williamson , II . ; Spurr , P . Z ., as | . ; Woodall , P . Z . ; Farthing , Z . ; Rooke , P . Z . ; Smyth , P . Z ., Lincoln ( visitor ) ; Chapman , Treas . ; Martin , N .,
Royal Arch.
as E . ; R . H . Peacock , as N . ; W . Peacock , J . ; D . Fletcher , P . S . ; IT . Grover , 1 st A . S . ; Inskip , 2 nd A , S . ; G . IT . Walshaw ; and J . Verity , Janitor . The chapter was opened at 6 p . m ., and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . J . W . Taylor , M . D ., was balloted for
and elected a candidate for exaltation , and being present , he was admitted and exalted to the degree of a R . M . Mason . The following companions were then installed and invested as officers for the next vear : Williamson ,
Z . ; W . Peacock , H . ; R . I-I . Peacock , f- , ' J- A . Chap- . man , Treas . ; IT . Grover , E . ; IT . C . Martin , N . : G . H . Walsh-uv , P . S . ; and J . Verity , Janitor . The chapter was afterwards closed in due form , and the companions partook of one of Comp . Chapman ' s excellent banquets , which was served in his usual very superior style . At low 12 a very pleasant evening was brought to a close .
LEICESTER . — Chapter of Fortitude , No . 279—An Emergency Convocation oif * this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on the gth insf ., for the purpose of balloting for candidates , and exalting five brethren of the Lodge of Rectitude , No 502 , Rugby , preparatory to the formation of a new chapter to be attached to that lodge . The oflicers present were : Comps . Kelly , P . Z . and Prov .
G . Supt . ; L . A . Clarke , M . E . Z . ; Weare , P . / .., as 11 ; Toller , J . ; Stretton . E . ; Rev . C . J . E Smith ( Rugby School ) , ' N . ; Partridge , P . S . ; Joseph Harris and Sculthorpe , A . Sojs . ; Bembridge , janitor ; and others . A ballot was taken for Bros , the Right Hon . Earl Ferrers ,
W . M . 779 and P . G . J . W' ; Sir Henry St . lohn llallord , Bart ., S . W . 1330 and P . G S . D . ; and for Bros . Bird , W . M . ; Haswell , P M . ; Bennett , P . M . ; Vesey , P . M . ; and Treaddell , S . W . of s * 02 ; and Richard Augustus
Barber , of 523 . The ceremony of exalting the brethren from Rugby having been completed , the lectures of the Order were delivered—the historical and symbolical by Comp . Toller , J ., and the mystical by the P . G . Supt ., Comp . Kelly . The chapter was then closed wilh solemn prayer , and the companions separated at an early hour .
DOUGLAS , ISI . E OF MAN . — The Athole Chapter , Na . 1004 . —The quarterly meeting of the Royal Arch Chapter attached to the Athole Lodge , No . 1004 , was held on Wednesday evening , the S ; h inst . The chapter was duly opened by the three Principals—Comps . G . M .
Lofthouse , Z . ; If . P . Mayle , IT . ; and R Tuton , J . After the minutes were read and confirmed , a brother belonging to the Craft lodge was balloted for and duly exalted . Comp . J . J Harwood , P . M . 1242 , wns balloted for as a joining member , and was unanimously elected . During the exaltation Comp . Harris , Scribe E ., performed
the duties of Principal Sojourner in a very creditable manner , and the Principals and other officers did their duties admirably . After the exaltation , the election of oflicers for the ensuing year was proceeded wilh . The result was the following appointments : Comps . Mayle ,. Z . ;
Tuton , IT . ; Webb , ] . ; 1 . A . Browne , Scribe E . ; G . H . Wood , Scribe . V . ; J . * Harwood , Principal Sojourner ; Handley , Treas . ; and " G . M . Lofthouse , Org . The bylaws of the chapter having received the approval of the Supreme Grand Council , were passed ; and at the conclusion ofthe business , thecompanions adjourned tobanquet ,
a very pleasant evening being spent . Daring the evening there was presented to the chapter by Comp . Lofthouse , on behalf of Comp . Tibbits , P M . 1242 , a set of Royal Arch candles , beautifully ornamented with a patlern similar to the chequered scarf worn in Royal Arch Masonry . —Isle of Man Times .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
METROPOLITAN . Bon Accord Lodgeof Mark Masters . A meeting of this distinguished lodge was held on the 1 st instant , at Freemasons' Tavern , under ihe presidency of the esteemed W . M ., Bro . Magnus Ohren , P . G . Steward . Present : Bros . Richard Spencer , P . M ., as S . W . ; Edward M . Ilaigh , I . W . ; Edward Baxter , P . M ., as S . D . ; George
Pavne , I . G . ; Mortimer Davis , P . M . ; Henry Empson , P . M ., Treas . ; Frederick Binckes , P . M ., Sec . ; and several other brethren . Visitors : Bros , the Rev . W . J Martyn , W . I . Hughan , and R . J . Spiers . Ballots having been taken for Bros . Frederick Davis , of Craft Lodge 1017 , and the Rev . Thomas Robinson , P . P . G . Chap . Cambs ., those brethren were admitted and regularly advanced to
the honourable degree of Mark Master . Bro . Captain George Barlow was also elected a rejoining member . A proposition to consider the advisability of holding a summer banquet was deferred . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to banquet . After the removal of the cloth , Her Majesty ' s health was given and cordially received . The W . M . then gave the next toast , "The
Health of the M . W . Grand Mark Master , the Rev . G . Raymond Portal , " and in lining so , observed that , at the last meeting of the Bon Accord Lodge , the G . M . had done them the honour of visiting the lodge , anil , speaking of thc charity fund—expressing his desire that Mark lodges should possess aim ' -boxes , which should be sent round at every meeting of the lodge . Thc W . M . stated
that he had not been unmindful of those remarks , and he had the pleasure that evening of presenting to the lodge the box now placed before them . So long as he was the Master—and he hoped the W . M . 's to follow him would observe the custom—he intended that the box should be seil round immediately after the toast ofthe M . W . G . M . of M . M ., that it might be borne in mind that so good a
custom had been introduced by their M . W . G . M ., the Rev . G . R . Portal . —The box , a very handsome one , designed by the W . M ,, and manu * actiirui ! by Bro . Richard Spencer , bore tbe followii g inscription : " 1 ' . on Accord Lodge—Present by Bro . Magnus Ohren , W . M ., 1 S 71 . " The other toasts of the evening were duly proposed in excellent style by the W . M ., and after a very pleasant evening , thc brethren separated .