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Royal Arch.
Hobbs , P . S . j Comp . A . Algar , Assist . S . j Comp . J . Wilson , Assist . S . j and C Biggs , Janitor . Voles of . thanks were accorded to the retiring M . E . Comp . J . Clark , and two brethren were proposed for exaltation .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
PANMURE LODGE ( No . 139 ) . —This lodge held a regular meeting on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at Bro . George Lilley ' s , the Balham Hotel , Balham , when the following officers and members were present : W . Bros . Henry Baldwin , P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex and Surrey , VV . M . ; Thomas Poore , P . G . I . G . / P . M ., & c , acting as
I . P . M . ; E . Mitchell , S . W . j James H . Hawkins , J . W . j John Walmsley , M . O .,- W . Vincent , S . O . ,- E . Whitaker , "| , 0 . ; G . Lilley , Prov . G . A . D . C , P . M ., & c , Treas . j C . Pulman , P . M ., Sec . j G . S . Graham , acting Org . j Poore , acting S . D . j Basnett , J . D . ; Allen , I . G . j Bro . Thomas , Tyler j and several visiting brethren . The lodge having been opened in due form at half-past
five o ' clock , and the minutes of the installation meeting read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for three very worthy candidates for advancement , viz .: Bros . C . J . Hill , 1707 j Charles F . Hains , 1679 J and H . Clamp Stuart , 1632 , which proved unanimous in each case , and Bros . Hill and Hains being in attendance the ceremony of advancement to the
Honourable Degree of Mark Master Mason was proceeded with , and carried out in a very impressive and able manner by Bro . Baldwin , the W . M ., his officers rendering very efficient aid therein , especially W . Bro . Poore in undertaking , with his usual kindness , the important duties of S . D ., and Bro . Dunkeley those of Organist . After some ordinary business , the lodge was closed in peace and
harmony . A Royal Ark Lodge was then opened , with Bros . T . Poore , P . C . N ., acting as W . C . N , j Mitchell , ! . ; Baldwin , W . C . N . 234 , acting S . j Pulman , P . C . N ., Scribe j G . Lilley , Treas ; Hawkins and Whitaker , acting as Deacons j Basnett , D . C ; together with all the above-named brethren . The lodge having been opened , Bros . Hains and Hill were elevated to this quaint and interesting Degree in the usual
well-known perfect and faultless style of Bro . Poore , the acting W . C . N ., the officers performing their respective duties very creditably . The enthronement of Bro . E . Mitchell as W . C . N , for the ensuing year then took place , Bro . Poore acting as Enthroning Master , when the ceremony was gone through in his most brilliant style , and the W . C . N , invested his officers .
'The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . The usual toasts were very enthusiastically drunk and responded to by the Past Grand Officers and Prov . and Past Prov . Grand Officers present . That of "The Advancees , Bros . Hill and Hains , " being responded to by both those brethren in very appropriate but modest terms . Bros . Poore , Baldwin , and Hains interspersed the proceedings with their admirable vocal powers .
TALBOT LODGE ( No . 179 ) . —Bro . Edward Daniel was recently installed as the Worshi p ful Master of the above lodge , by Sir Pryse Pryse , the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Mark Master for South Wales , and in the presence of a large and distinguishad company of Mark Masons , amongst others being Bros . J . Marsden , Den . Prov . G . M . M . j Jno . Rogers , Past D . P . G . M . j J .
Thomas , Prov . G . J . W . ; Howel Davies , P . G . S . O . j J . Griffith Lock , Prov . G . S . A . j N . D . Marks , Prov . G . Sec " . ; J . C . Sladen , P . Prov . G . M . O . j W . Rowe , Prov . G . J . O . j T . Lawrence Lewis , Grand Steward of England j George Allthorpe , Prov . M . O ., Old York Lodge j A . Jenkins , Prov . G . M . T . The Worshipful Master , Bro . Edward Daniel , then invested his officers for the ensuing year as
follows : Bros . James Griffith Hall , S . W . j Rowland Thomas , J . W . j Thomas Thomas , M . O . ; Walter Whittington , S . O . ; Aaron Stone , J . O . ; j . R . Jenkins , Registrar of Marks ; Robert Capper , Sec ; D . C . Jones , Treas . ; E . Sidney Hartland , S . D . ; R . Dickson Burnie , J . D . j William Morgan , John R . Davies and T . R . W . Mason , Stewards ; and John Ball , Tyler . Several Masons were
proposed as candidates for advancement and as joining members , and the name of Lord Jersey as an honorary member . A meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was afterwards held , when the bye-laws were considered and adopted , and other important business transacted . The brethren then adjourned to a banquet prepared by
Bro . Stone , of the Mackworth Hotel , the chair being agreeably filled by Sir Pryse Pryse , who proposed the usual toasts given at Mark Masonic gatherings . The brethren were much pleased with their new chief , Sir Pryse Pryse , and success is sure to attend the labours of Mark Masons in South Wales under such an excellent Provincial Grand Master .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 234 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Saturday last , the 12 th inst . The lodge was opened at 5 . 30 o'clock by the W . M . Bro . H . Lovegrove , G . S . of VV ., supported by Bros . G . Clark , G . Stwd ., S . W ., W . M . elect ; C . Kippling , as J . W . ; T . Poore ,
i ' . M ., P . P . I . G . j C P . McKay , I . P . M . j H . Baldwin , P . P . G . A . D . C , Sec ; G . J . Dunckley , C . J . Axford , G . F . Smith , G . Gilham , J . Wyatt , R . R . Johnston , E . Storr , J . Gibbs , VV . E . Potter , A . J . Cox , J . Shilcock , W . O'Donnell , and Reindhart ( for Potter ) , Tyler . The visitors were : Bros . J . H . Hawkins , J . Cusworth , and W . Stephens , VV . M . 1 : and honorary members : Bros . D . M .
Llewar , G . Asst . Sec ; J . K . Pitt , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; and M . S . Larlham , P . M ., & c . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the W . M advanced Bros . Abrahams and Caterson to the Degree ol M . M . M ., efficiently assisted by Bro . Poore , as s . D . Some routine business having been disposed of , Hro . T . Poore then took the chairand in his well-known
, style installed Bro . Geo . Clarke as W . M . After the usual " ¦ •"• lutes the officers were appointed and invested as follows : " fos . C . G . Kipley , S . VV . j G . J . Dunklcy , J . W . j G . Gilham , M . O . ; C . J . Axford , S . O . ; J . Holl / day , J . O . j !*? . Lovesrrove . Treas : H . Baldwin . Sec : 1 . \ Vvjitt .
r $ " -J ' " R * R * Johnston , S . D . j E . Storr , J . D . j J . Gibbs , J . G . ; J . F . Smith , Hon . Org . ; J . Shilcock , D . Cj and potter ( by deputy ) Tyler . Past masters jewels were presented to Bros . Poore , McKay , and Lovegrove . At the conclusian of the business the brethren dined together , and a pleasant evening was spent .
Mark Masonry.
PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . — There was a numerous gathering of the members of this popular lodge at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Tuesday last , under the presidency of Bro . Tisley , W . M ., who was supported by Bro . T . R . Richnell , P . G . S . B ., S . W . ; Bro . Walls , P . M ., acting as J . W . ; and many other officers , brethren , and visitors . Lodge was opened in accordance
with ancient formalities , and after the transaction of some routine business , Bro . Saunders , 1503 , and Bro . Dodd were advanced in Mark Masonry by Bro . Colonel Wiggington , who had received permission to perform the ceremony on behalf of his friends from the VV . Master . The duties were most efficiently discharged . A sumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . Clemow , whose arangements gave universal satisfaction . The
customary loyal and Mark toasts were honoured , "The Health of Bro . T . R . Richnell , P . G . S . B ., " being received with especial cordiality . Bro . Richnell acknowledged the compliment paid to him in suitable terms . In the course of the proceedings it was remarked that Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold is a working member of the lodge which bears his name . Amidst an abundance of excellent music and singing , a very harmonious and agreeable evening was passed .
HIGH CROSS LODGE . — ( No . 284 ) . —The second regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Seven Sisters Hotel , Page Green , Tottenham , on Wednesday , the gth inst . During the short time since its consecration in July last the members have worked with such energy and spirit that it bids fair to be one of the first Mark lodges of the kingdom . The officers , & c , present were
Bros . W . J . Meek , W . M . ; J . V . Clements , S . W . ; E . G . Lewis , J . W . ; Major Dunbar , M . O . j J . D . Birkin , S . O . j A . 'G . Fidler , J . O . j VV . Farquharson , Secretaryj' A . B . Little , Treasurer ; Verry , I . G . j Greenhill , Organist j Oddy , and others . Bro . J . Stevens , P . G . J . O . Grand Lodge , and honorary member of 254 , was also in attendance , and visitors from other Mark lodges were present .
After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read , the W . M . proceeded with the ceremony of advancing Bros . J . G . Garrod , W . M . 754 j VV . Dance , P . M . 754 j and F . W . S . Wheelhouse , 1237 . The ceremony of advancing the candidates was done in such a masterl y manner as to draw forth from the visitors and all present "that they never saw the working done in such an admirable manner . " *
After business the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a substantial repast was served in Bro . Oddy ' s splendid style . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . Bro . Stevens , in responding for " The Grand Officers , " expressed complete satisfaction at the able working , and gave his opinion that many of the older lodges would do well to take an example from the High Cross Lodge .
CHELTENHAM . —Cheltenham and Key Stone Lodge ( No . 10 ) . —The annual'installation festival of this lodge was held at thc Masonic Hall on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., when were brought together a large and influential gathering of the brethren of this Degree . Of the Grand Officers of the province there were present : Bros . Rev . Charles Raikes Davy , Prov . G . M . j John Walker ,
M . A ., Prov . D . G . M . j J . Robertson , P . S . G . W . j W . Forth , P . G . M . O . ; Baron de Ferrieres , P . G . J . O . j W . L . Bain , P . G . Treas . j Bros . Henry Jeffs , M . O . j J . Brook Smith , S . O . j J . Balcomb , Reg . ; VV . C Ferry , A . D . of C . ; and E . T . Bryant , Swd . Br . There were also present : Bros . G . Norman , W . C . Heane , J . Thorn , M . B . Ricketts , J . S . Carleton , G . Peters , G . Stwd . ; B .
N . Norman , H . Phillips , Sweeting , E . Lawrence , VV . B . Stocley , Arthur Jack , and others . The visitors were : Bros . L . Homfray , Prov . G . M . Monmouthshire , 330 ; Rev . Dr . Lyne , and Rev . H . E . Bayley . Bro . J . Walker presided as W . M ., and advanced the following candidates : Bros . VV . Anslow Sole , John Brown , C . S . Atkins , and F . Fenner . Following this the Baron de Ferrieres , M . P ., was installed in the chair as W . M . for
the enusing year , and invested the following officers with their collars : Bros . J . Brook Smith , I . P . M . ; John Balcomb , Sec . ; E . T . Bryant and W . R . Felton , Wardens ; M . B . Ricketts and Carleton , Deacons ; G . Norman , C . Heane , and G . Roberts , Overseers ; H . Jeffs , D . of C ; Thorne , I . G . ; Phillips , Tyler j and Sweeting , Org . A banquet followed , at which the sum of £ 2 was collected , which , in addition to ^ 5 voted in open lodge , were ordered to be sent to a poor and distressed brother .
BRIGHTON . —Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 75 ) . The regular meeting of this lodge was held at thc Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Tuesday evening , the Sth inst ., under the presidency of W . Bro . George Smith , P . G . A . D . of C , P . M ., & c , Treas ., in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., VV . Bro . T . J . Pulley , G . S . D ., P . M ., & c . The following brethren were present : W . Bro . W . T . Clarke , Past G . Steward , & c , S . W . ; Bros . T . Cable ,
J . W . ; S . Peters , M . O . ; R . Paige , S . O . ; H . E . Cox , S . D . ; E . Bridges , J . D . ; Rev . G . Rose Johnson , Chap ., as Sec ; R . J . B . Powell , I . G . ; T . Hughes , Tyler ; H . H . Hughes , Asst . Tyler ; J . Pearson , P . M . ; J . Harrison , P . M . ; H . VV . Bedford , and H . VV . G . Abell . The minutes of emergency meetings held September 12 th and October 17 th were read , confirmed , and signed by the
acting W . M . A ballot was taken for the advancement of Bro . James Ridge , M . M . Royal York , and he was unanimously elected . During his preparation apologies were read from W . Bros . Lord A . VV . Hill , P . M . Dep . Prov . Grand Master ; T . J . Pulley , W . M ., & c ; W . Hudson , P . M ., & c . j Capt . J . Braithwaite , P . M ., & c ; T . Packham , J . O . ; W . G . Bayliss , Secretaryj and A . Burrows , R . of M . Bro . Ridge was then introduced , and very ablv
advanced by the officers in command . Bro . J . C . Buckwell , M . M . 1 797 , was proposed and seconded to become a member . All business being ended , the . lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to thc Unicorn Hotel , where a sumptuous spread was arranged by the worthy host , Bro . R . Paige , who knows well how to provide for the hard-worked and weary .
It may interest those brethren who are aware of the success of Bro . A . C . Alias ' s " Jersey " and " Winter Quarters " to hear that he has just finished an engraving for Messrs . Colnagi of a very pretty subject , entitled " In Disgrace . "
Scotland
Scotland
RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE . —The annual assembly of the general Grand Conclave of the Grand Imperial Council of Scotland , was held in the Waterloo Hotel , Edinburgh , on Friday , the 28 th ult . In the absence of the M . 111 . Grand Sovereign , the Right Hon . the Earl of Kintore , who was detained in Forfarshire owing to the indisposition of Lady Kintore , and of the 111 . Em . Grand Viceroy , Captain Chas . Hunterwho
, was detained in Wales , V . 111 . Sir Knt . Major John Crombie , Grand Sen . General , presided on the occasion . The minutes of general Grand Conclave and Executive Committee were read and confirmed . The following 111 . Sir Knts . have been appointed the officers for the Grand Council for the ensuing year viz .: Capt . Chas . Hunter , III . Em . Grand Viceroy j Major John Crombie , V . 111 Grand Sen . General ,- James Crichton , V . III . Grand Jun .
General j Geo . Dickson , M . D ., 111 . Grand High Chanceflorj Jas . Carmichael , M . D ., III . Grand Treasurerj R . S . Brown , 111 . Grand Recorder j William Edwards , 111 . Grand High Almoner j Jas . H . Balfour , W . S ., III . Grand Marshal j Jas . Dalrymple Duncan , 111 . Grand Sword Bearer j Col . J . Todd Stewart , III . Grand Standard Bearer j and Sir Molyneux H . Nepean , Bart ., III . Grand
Chamberlain . The following Sir Knts . were elected members of the Grand Senate , viz . the Rev . VV . W . Tulloch , B . D . j John M . Martin , jun ., of Auchindennan j George Miller , CA . j Capt . J . Proudfoot Dick , J . H . ; M . Bairnsfather , S . S . C . j and John Fleming . A charter was granted to a new conclave for Glasgow , to be named the Saint Helena , No . 10 .
After disposing of some other routine business the Sir Knights dined together in the Hotel , Major John Crombie in the chair , with Sir Knight J . Crichton as Croupier . The usual loyal and chivalric toasts were given and heartil y responded to ; Col . Stewart responded for "The Navy , Army , and Auxiliary Forces . " Sir Knt . D . Murray Lyon , Grand Secretary responded for "The Grand Lodge of Scotland . " Sir Knt . Duncan proposed " The
Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland , " and congratulated that body on having secured the services of 111 . Sir Knt . Edwards as G . S . E ., in room of Comp . Lindsay Mackersy . Sir Knt . D . Murray Lyon proposed " The Health of the Chairman , Major Crombie , " and referred to him as a Freemason of high accomplishments , one who discharged the duties of his office in Grand Lodge with energy
and ability , and who had done much towards bringing the north and south of Scotland together- in the working of Grand Lodge . The toast was very enthusiastically drunk , and Major Crombie replied in felicitous terms . Among the other toasts were "The Croupier" and "The Grand Recorder " -which were duly honoured . Several songs were excellently sung and the evening was passed very pleasantly .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . J . CROSSLEY , SENIOR . It is our painful duty to record the death of Bro . J . Crossley , sen ., of Ripley , which sad event took place at Bournemouth on the 5 th inst . Bro . Crossley has occupied a leading position in Ripley for some thirty years , during which time , as proprietor of Ripley Mills , he has found constant employment for many of his neighbours , chiefly the female
class , and his manufactory has proved a great boon to many a family . As a townsman he was thoroughly puplic-spirited , and for many years rendered most valuable service to thc ratepayers as a member of the Local Board . He also served the office of Guardian of the Poor . As a religionist , he was an attached Wesleyan , and sustained nearly all the offices a layman can fill . In his early days he was a
popular local preacher . It was chiefly through his instrumentality that Freemasonry got such a firm footing in Ripley , and now the Okeover Lodge , of which he was a P . M ., is one of the best in the county . Bro . Crossley was also P . M . of several other lodges , and a Past Senior Grand Warden of Derbyshire , and a trustee of the Derbyshire Masonic Hall— Vwo years ago deceased spent the winter
at Cannes , in France , in order to have a warmer climate than Derbyshire affords j this year it was agreed to spend the winter at Bournemouth , and about a fortnight ago he and his wife and family took up their residence there , but the change was very short . On Saturday , the 5 th inst ., his spirit took its flight , _ we 'trust to brighter regions and to a happier clime . His mortal remains were brought to
Ripley , accompanied by one of his sons , on Tuesday , and the interment took place in the cemetery on Wednesday , the 9 th inst . A site on the consecrated ground was chosen , but the funeral took place under the BuriahV Act , and the Wesleyan ministers , the Revs . W . T . Nelson and S . E . Keeble , officiated . A hearse conveyed the corpse , which was placed in a beautifully-polished oak coffin with brass
mounting ; the bearers were six of deceased's late workmen . The chief mourners were three sons ( one of the sons being in Australia ) , two brothers-in-law , a son-in-law , and a cousin . Several magnificent wreaths were placed upon the coffin , and a good display of flowers round the edge of the vault . The following brethren of the Okeover Lodge also attended the funeral : —Bros . Sir J . G . N . Alleyne , Bart .,
P . P . G . S . W . j W . Jessop , P . P . G . S . W . j Geo . Staley , P . P . G . S . B .,- J . Allen , Treas ., P . P . G . O . j W . H . Fisher , Sec , P . M .: Geo . Day , W . M . j J . Clark , S . W . j VV . C . Briggs , J . W . j VV . Abbott , S . D . j D . Upton , J . D . j W . de B . Jessop , D . C ; H . Barker , Org . ; R . ft . N . Alleyne , I . G . ; Jno . Wain , H . Lomas , T . Goodwin , T . S . Woolley , G . Brown , VV . Mortan , J . T . Morley , and E . Shawcross . Each of the brethren carried a sprig of acacia , which they deposited in the grave .
BRO . ALBERT ORLANDO STEED . VVe regret to announce the death of Bro . Albert Orlando Steed , of the Stow Valley Lodge , which took place on the 25 th ult ., at Penge . Bro . Steed was a Professor of Music and an admirable teacher , enthusiastic in his profession ,
most painstaking and conscientious in all his work . He brought also to his work original thought ; and his pupils , one and all , deeply deplore his loss . His death was caused by an attack of typhoid fever , contracted , it is presumed , on the Continent , where he had gone for a holiday . But there is no doubt that he went away with an enfeebled
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Royal Arch.
Hobbs , P . S . j Comp . A . Algar , Assist . S . j Comp . J . Wilson , Assist . S . j and C Biggs , Janitor . Voles of . thanks were accorded to the retiring M . E . Comp . J . Clark , and two brethren were proposed for exaltation .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
PANMURE LODGE ( No . 139 ) . —This lodge held a regular meeting on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at Bro . George Lilley ' s , the Balham Hotel , Balham , when the following officers and members were present : W . Bros . Henry Baldwin , P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex and Surrey , VV . M . ; Thomas Poore , P . G . I . G . / P . M ., & c , acting as
I . P . M . ; E . Mitchell , S . W . j James H . Hawkins , J . W . j John Walmsley , M . O .,- W . Vincent , S . O . ,- E . Whitaker , "| , 0 . ; G . Lilley , Prov . G . A . D . C , P . M ., & c , Treas . j C . Pulman , P . M ., Sec . j G . S . Graham , acting Org . j Poore , acting S . D . j Basnett , J . D . ; Allen , I . G . j Bro . Thomas , Tyler j and several visiting brethren . The lodge having been opened in due form at half-past
five o ' clock , and the minutes of the installation meeting read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for three very worthy candidates for advancement , viz .: Bros . C . J . Hill , 1707 j Charles F . Hains , 1679 J and H . Clamp Stuart , 1632 , which proved unanimous in each case , and Bros . Hill and Hains being in attendance the ceremony of advancement to the
Honourable Degree of Mark Master Mason was proceeded with , and carried out in a very impressive and able manner by Bro . Baldwin , the W . M ., his officers rendering very efficient aid therein , especially W . Bro . Poore in undertaking , with his usual kindness , the important duties of S . D ., and Bro . Dunkeley those of Organist . After some ordinary business , the lodge was closed in peace and
harmony . A Royal Ark Lodge was then opened , with Bros . T . Poore , P . C . N ., acting as W . C . N , j Mitchell , ! . ; Baldwin , W . C . N . 234 , acting S . j Pulman , P . C . N ., Scribe j G . Lilley , Treas ; Hawkins and Whitaker , acting as Deacons j Basnett , D . C ; together with all the above-named brethren . The lodge having been opened , Bros . Hains and Hill were elevated to this quaint and interesting Degree in the usual
well-known perfect and faultless style of Bro . Poore , the acting W . C . N ., the officers performing their respective duties very creditably . The enthronement of Bro . E . Mitchell as W . C . N , for the ensuing year then took place , Bro . Poore acting as Enthroning Master , when the ceremony was gone through in his most brilliant style , and the W . C . N , invested his officers .
'The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . The usual toasts were very enthusiastically drunk and responded to by the Past Grand Officers and Prov . and Past Prov . Grand Officers present . That of "The Advancees , Bros . Hill and Hains , " being responded to by both those brethren in very appropriate but modest terms . Bros . Poore , Baldwin , and Hains interspersed the proceedings with their admirable vocal powers .
TALBOT LODGE ( No . 179 ) . —Bro . Edward Daniel was recently installed as the Worshi p ful Master of the above lodge , by Sir Pryse Pryse , the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Mark Master for South Wales , and in the presence of a large and distinguishad company of Mark Masons , amongst others being Bros . J . Marsden , Den . Prov . G . M . M . j Jno . Rogers , Past D . P . G . M . j J .
Thomas , Prov . G . J . W . ; Howel Davies , P . G . S . O . j J . Griffith Lock , Prov . G . S . A . j N . D . Marks , Prov . G . Sec " . ; J . C . Sladen , P . Prov . G . M . O . j W . Rowe , Prov . G . J . O . j T . Lawrence Lewis , Grand Steward of England j George Allthorpe , Prov . M . O ., Old York Lodge j A . Jenkins , Prov . G . M . T . The Worshipful Master , Bro . Edward Daniel , then invested his officers for the ensuing year as
follows : Bros . James Griffith Hall , S . W . j Rowland Thomas , J . W . j Thomas Thomas , M . O . ; Walter Whittington , S . O . ; Aaron Stone , J . O . ; j . R . Jenkins , Registrar of Marks ; Robert Capper , Sec ; D . C . Jones , Treas . ; E . Sidney Hartland , S . D . ; R . Dickson Burnie , J . D . j William Morgan , John R . Davies and T . R . W . Mason , Stewards ; and John Ball , Tyler . Several Masons were
proposed as candidates for advancement and as joining members , and the name of Lord Jersey as an honorary member . A meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was afterwards held , when the bye-laws were considered and adopted , and other important business transacted . The brethren then adjourned to a banquet prepared by
Bro . Stone , of the Mackworth Hotel , the chair being agreeably filled by Sir Pryse Pryse , who proposed the usual toasts given at Mark Masonic gatherings . The brethren were much pleased with their new chief , Sir Pryse Pryse , and success is sure to attend the labours of Mark Masons in South Wales under such an excellent Provincial Grand Master .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 234 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Saturday last , the 12 th inst . The lodge was opened at 5 . 30 o'clock by the W . M . Bro . H . Lovegrove , G . S . of VV ., supported by Bros . G . Clark , G . Stwd ., S . W ., W . M . elect ; C . Kippling , as J . W . ; T . Poore ,
i ' . M ., P . P . I . G . j C P . McKay , I . P . M . j H . Baldwin , P . P . G . A . D . C , Sec ; G . J . Dunckley , C . J . Axford , G . F . Smith , G . Gilham , J . Wyatt , R . R . Johnston , E . Storr , J . Gibbs , VV . E . Potter , A . J . Cox , J . Shilcock , W . O'Donnell , and Reindhart ( for Potter ) , Tyler . The visitors were : Bros . J . H . Hawkins , J . Cusworth , and W . Stephens , VV . M . 1 : and honorary members : Bros . D . M .
Llewar , G . Asst . Sec ; J . K . Pitt , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; and M . S . Larlham , P . M ., & c . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the W . M advanced Bros . Abrahams and Caterson to the Degree ol M . M . M ., efficiently assisted by Bro . Poore , as s . D . Some routine business having been disposed of , Hro . T . Poore then took the chairand in his well-known
, style installed Bro . Geo . Clarke as W . M . After the usual " ¦ •"• lutes the officers were appointed and invested as follows : " fos . C . G . Kipley , S . VV . j G . J . Dunklcy , J . W . j G . Gilham , M . O . ; C . J . Axford , S . O . ; J . Holl / day , J . O . j !*? . Lovesrrove . Treas : H . Baldwin . Sec : 1 . \ Vvjitt .
r $ " -J ' " R * R * Johnston , S . D . j E . Storr , J . D . j J . Gibbs , J . G . ; J . F . Smith , Hon . Org . ; J . Shilcock , D . Cj and potter ( by deputy ) Tyler . Past masters jewels were presented to Bros . Poore , McKay , and Lovegrove . At the conclusian of the business the brethren dined together , and a pleasant evening was spent .
Mark Masonry.
PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . — There was a numerous gathering of the members of this popular lodge at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Tuesday last , under the presidency of Bro . Tisley , W . M ., who was supported by Bro . T . R . Richnell , P . G . S . B ., S . W . ; Bro . Walls , P . M ., acting as J . W . ; and many other officers , brethren , and visitors . Lodge was opened in accordance
with ancient formalities , and after the transaction of some routine business , Bro . Saunders , 1503 , and Bro . Dodd were advanced in Mark Masonry by Bro . Colonel Wiggington , who had received permission to perform the ceremony on behalf of his friends from the VV . Master . The duties were most efficiently discharged . A sumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . Clemow , whose arangements gave universal satisfaction . The
customary loyal and Mark toasts were honoured , "The Health of Bro . T . R . Richnell , P . G . S . B ., " being received with especial cordiality . Bro . Richnell acknowledged the compliment paid to him in suitable terms . In the course of the proceedings it was remarked that Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold is a working member of the lodge which bears his name . Amidst an abundance of excellent music and singing , a very harmonious and agreeable evening was passed .
HIGH CROSS LODGE . — ( No . 284 ) . —The second regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Seven Sisters Hotel , Page Green , Tottenham , on Wednesday , the gth inst . During the short time since its consecration in July last the members have worked with such energy and spirit that it bids fair to be one of the first Mark lodges of the kingdom . The officers , & c , present were
Bros . W . J . Meek , W . M . ; J . V . Clements , S . W . ; E . G . Lewis , J . W . ; Major Dunbar , M . O . j J . D . Birkin , S . O . j A . 'G . Fidler , J . O . j VV . Farquharson , Secretaryj' A . B . Little , Treasurer ; Verry , I . G . j Greenhill , Organist j Oddy , and others . Bro . J . Stevens , P . G . J . O . Grand Lodge , and honorary member of 254 , was also in attendance , and visitors from other Mark lodges were present .
After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read , the W . M . proceeded with the ceremony of advancing Bros . J . G . Garrod , W . M . 754 j VV . Dance , P . M . 754 j and F . W . S . Wheelhouse , 1237 . The ceremony of advancing the candidates was done in such a masterl y manner as to draw forth from the visitors and all present "that they never saw the working done in such an admirable manner . " *
After business the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a substantial repast was served in Bro . Oddy ' s splendid style . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . Bro . Stevens , in responding for " The Grand Officers , " expressed complete satisfaction at the able working , and gave his opinion that many of the older lodges would do well to take an example from the High Cross Lodge .
CHELTENHAM . —Cheltenham and Key Stone Lodge ( No . 10 ) . —The annual'installation festival of this lodge was held at thc Masonic Hall on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., when were brought together a large and influential gathering of the brethren of this Degree . Of the Grand Officers of the province there were present : Bros . Rev . Charles Raikes Davy , Prov . G . M . j John Walker ,
M . A ., Prov . D . G . M . j J . Robertson , P . S . G . W . j W . Forth , P . G . M . O . ; Baron de Ferrieres , P . G . J . O . j W . L . Bain , P . G . Treas . j Bros . Henry Jeffs , M . O . j J . Brook Smith , S . O . j J . Balcomb , Reg . ; VV . C Ferry , A . D . of C . ; and E . T . Bryant , Swd . Br . There were also present : Bros . G . Norman , W . C . Heane , J . Thorn , M . B . Ricketts , J . S . Carleton , G . Peters , G . Stwd . ; B .
N . Norman , H . Phillips , Sweeting , E . Lawrence , VV . B . Stocley , Arthur Jack , and others . The visitors were : Bros . L . Homfray , Prov . G . M . Monmouthshire , 330 ; Rev . Dr . Lyne , and Rev . H . E . Bayley . Bro . J . Walker presided as W . M ., and advanced the following candidates : Bros . VV . Anslow Sole , John Brown , C . S . Atkins , and F . Fenner . Following this the Baron de Ferrieres , M . P ., was installed in the chair as W . M . for
the enusing year , and invested the following officers with their collars : Bros . J . Brook Smith , I . P . M . ; John Balcomb , Sec . ; E . T . Bryant and W . R . Felton , Wardens ; M . B . Ricketts and Carleton , Deacons ; G . Norman , C . Heane , and G . Roberts , Overseers ; H . Jeffs , D . of C ; Thorne , I . G . ; Phillips , Tyler j and Sweeting , Org . A banquet followed , at which the sum of £ 2 was collected , which , in addition to ^ 5 voted in open lodge , were ordered to be sent to a poor and distressed brother .
BRIGHTON . —Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 75 ) . The regular meeting of this lodge was held at thc Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Tuesday evening , the Sth inst ., under the presidency of W . Bro . George Smith , P . G . A . D . of C , P . M ., & c , Treas ., in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., VV . Bro . T . J . Pulley , G . S . D ., P . M ., & c . The following brethren were present : W . Bro . W . T . Clarke , Past G . Steward , & c , S . W . ; Bros . T . Cable ,
J . W . ; S . Peters , M . O . ; R . Paige , S . O . ; H . E . Cox , S . D . ; E . Bridges , J . D . ; Rev . G . Rose Johnson , Chap ., as Sec ; R . J . B . Powell , I . G . ; T . Hughes , Tyler ; H . H . Hughes , Asst . Tyler ; J . Pearson , P . M . ; J . Harrison , P . M . ; H . VV . Bedford , and H . VV . G . Abell . The minutes of emergency meetings held September 12 th and October 17 th were read , confirmed , and signed by the
acting W . M . A ballot was taken for the advancement of Bro . James Ridge , M . M . Royal York , and he was unanimously elected . During his preparation apologies were read from W . Bros . Lord A . VV . Hill , P . M . Dep . Prov . Grand Master ; T . J . Pulley , W . M ., & c ; W . Hudson , P . M ., & c . j Capt . J . Braithwaite , P . M ., & c ; T . Packham , J . O . ; W . G . Bayliss , Secretaryj and A . Burrows , R . of M . Bro . Ridge was then introduced , and very ablv
advanced by the officers in command . Bro . J . C . Buckwell , M . M . 1 797 , was proposed and seconded to become a member . All business being ended , the . lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to thc Unicorn Hotel , where a sumptuous spread was arranged by the worthy host , Bro . R . Paige , who knows well how to provide for the hard-worked and weary .
It may interest those brethren who are aware of the success of Bro . A . C . Alias ' s " Jersey " and " Winter Quarters " to hear that he has just finished an engraving for Messrs . Colnagi of a very pretty subject , entitled " In Disgrace . "
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RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE . —The annual assembly of the general Grand Conclave of the Grand Imperial Council of Scotland , was held in the Waterloo Hotel , Edinburgh , on Friday , the 28 th ult . In the absence of the M . 111 . Grand Sovereign , the Right Hon . the Earl of Kintore , who was detained in Forfarshire owing to the indisposition of Lady Kintore , and of the 111 . Em . Grand Viceroy , Captain Chas . Hunterwho
, was detained in Wales , V . 111 . Sir Knt . Major John Crombie , Grand Sen . General , presided on the occasion . The minutes of general Grand Conclave and Executive Committee were read and confirmed . The following 111 . Sir Knts . have been appointed the officers for the Grand Council for the ensuing year viz .: Capt . Chas . Hunter , III . Em . Grand Viceroy j Major John Crombie , V . 111 Grand Sen . General ,- James Crichton , V . III . Grand Jun .
General j Geo . Dickson , M . D ., 111 . Grand High Chanceflorj Jas . Carmichael , M . D ., III . Grand Treasurerj R . S . Brown , 111 . Grand Recorder j William Edwards , 111 . Grand High Almoner j Jas . H . Balfour , W . S ., III . Grand Marshal j Jas . Dalrymple Duncan , 111 . Grand Sword Bearer j Col . J . Todd Stewart , III . Grand Standard Bearer j and Sir Molyneux H . Nepean , Bart ., III . Grand
Chamberlain . The following Sir Knts . were elected members of the Grand Senate , viz . the Rev . VV . W . Tulloch , B . D . j John M . Martin , jun ., of Auchindennan j George Miller , CA . j Capt . J . Proudfoot Dick , J . H . ; M . Bairnsfather , S . S . C . j and John Fleming . A charter was granted to a new conclave for Glasgow , to be named the Saint Helena , No . 10 .
After disposing of some other routine business the Sir Knights dined together in the Hotel , Major John Crombie in the chair , with Sir Knight J . Crichton as Croupier . The usual loyal and chivalric toasts were given and heartil y responded to ; Col . Stewart responded for "The Navy , Army , and Auxiliary Forces . " Sir Knt . D . Murray Lyon , Grand Secretary responded for "The Grand Lodge of Scotland . " Sir Knt . Duncan proposed " The
Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland , " and congratulated that body on having secured the services of 111 . Sir Knt . Edwards as G . S . E ., in room of Comp . Lindsay Mackersy . Sir Knt . D . Murray Lyon proposed " The Health of the Chairman , Major Crombie , " and referred to him as a Freemason of high accomplishments , one who discharged the duties of his office in Grand Lodge with energy
and ability , and who had done much towards bringing the north and south of Scotland together- in the working of Grand Lodge . The toast was very enthusiastically drunk , and Major Crombie replied in felicitous terms . Among the other toasts were "The Croupier" and "The Grand Recorder " -which were duly honoured . Several songs were excellently sung and the evening was passed very pleasantly .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . J . CROSSLEY , SENIOR . It is our painful duty to record the death of Bro . J . Crossley , sen ., of Ripley , which sad event took place at Bournemouth on the 5 th inst . Bro . Crossley has occupied a leading position in Ripley for some thirty years , during which time , as proprietor of Ripley Mills , he has found constant employment for many of his neighbours , chiefly the female
class , and his manufactory has proved a great boon to many a family . As a townsman he was thoroughly puplic-spirited , and for many years rendered most valuable service to thc ratepayers as a member of the Local Board . He also served the office of Guardian of the Poor . As a religionist , he was an attached Wesleyan , and sustained nearly all the offices a layman can fill . In his early days he was a
popular local preacher . It was chiefly through his instrumentality that Freemasonry got such a firm footing in Ripley , and now the Okeover Lodge , of which he was a P . M ., is one of the best in the county . Bro . Crossley was also P . M . of several other lodges , and a Past Senior Grand Warden of Derbyshire , and a trustee of the Derbyshire Masonic Hall— Vwo years ago deceased spent the winter
at Cannes , in France , in order to have a warmer climate than Derbyshire affords j this year it was agreed to spend the winter at Bournemouth , and about a fortnight ago he and his wife and family took up their residence there , but the change was very short . On Saturday , the 5 th inst ., his spirit took its flight , _ we 'trust to brighter regions and to a happier clime . His mortal remains were brought to
Ripley , accompanied by one of his sons , on Tuesday , and the interment took place in the cemetery on Wednesday , the 9 th inst . A site on the consecrated ground was chosen , but the funeral took place under the BuriahV Act , and the Wesleyan ministers , the Revs . W . T . Nelson and S . E . Keeble , officiated . A hearse conveyed the corpse , which was placed in a beautifully-polished oak coffin with brass
mounting ; the bearers were six of deceased's late workmen . The chief mourners were three sons ( one of the sons being in Australia ) , two brothers-in-law , a son-in-law , and a cousin . Several magnificent wreaths were placed upon the coffin , and a good display of flowers round the edge of the vault . The following brethren of the Okeover Lodge also attended the funeral : —Bros . Sir J . G . N . Alleyne , Bart .,
P . P . G . S . W . j W . Jessop , P . P . G . S . W . j Geo . Staley , P . P . G . S . B .,- J . Allen , Treas ., P . P . G . O . j W . H . Fisher , Sec , P . M .: Geo . Day , W . M . j J . Clark , S . W . j VV . C . Briggs , J . W . j VV . Abbott , S . D . j D . Upton , J . D . j W . de B . Jessop , D . C ; H . Barker , Org . ; R . ft . N . Alleyne , I . G . ; Jno . Wain , H . Lomas , T . Goodwin , T . S . Woolley , G . Brown , VV . Mortan , J . T . Morley , and E . Shawcross . Each of the brethren carried a sprig of acacia , which they deposited in the grave .
BRO . ALBERT ORLANDO STEED . VVe regret to announce the death of Bro . Albert Orlando Steed , of the Stow Valley Lodge , which took place on the 25 th ult ., at Penge . Bro . Steed was a Professor of Music and an admirable teacher , enthusiastic in his profession ,
most painstaking and conscientious in all his work . He brought also to his work original thought ; and his pupils , one and all , deeply deplore his loss . His death was caused by an attack of typhoid fever , contracted , it is presumed , on the Continent , where he had gone for a holiday . But there is no doubt that he went away with an enfeebled