Royal Arch.

in very appropriate terms "The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry . " He said that of all loyal persons Royal Arch Masons could truly be said to be the most loyal . The next toast was that of " H . R . H . thePrinceof Wales , the G . Z . of the Order . " The M . E . Z . said that all Masons knew how much his Royal Highness had the interests of Freemasonry at heart . It mattered not whether it was

Craft or Royal Arch Masonry to him , for wherever he could be of service there he was found . The toast having- been suitably honoured , the M . E . Z . proposed "The G . H . and G . ] ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " all of whom , he said , were ready and willing to help to further the interests of the cause .

Comp . Grummant , P . Z ., in proposing the toast of "The M . E . Z ., Comp . Hilton , " said that no more pleasant duty could devolve upon him , for it was impossible to have a better M . E . Z . than Comp . Hilton . He was sorry that the exaltees had been unavoidably absent , for the companions had missed a treat . Comp . Hilton was an excellent worker , and carried out all his duties in the same spirit . Everything

he undertook was undertaken enthusiastically . Comp . Hilton , M . E . Z ., in reply , said that he could not express his thanks for the kind and friendly way in which the toast had been proposed . He had found it an unmixed pleasure to preside over the chapter . During the many years he had been a Royal Arch Mason he had had very great love for the working , which was so beautiful . He

would be always glad to do anything to further the interests of the chapter , and when he retired from the chair he should feel great pleasure in looking back over his year of office . There was no need to be doubtful of the future , for there was some real earnest companions to follow and take office . His feelings would always be of love and gratitude to the chapter and its members .

The M . E . Z . next proposed "Comps . Elliot , H ., and Addington , J ., " of whom he said that he was glad they had been elected to the offices they had that evening , and rusted they would have plenty of exaltees . The confidence of the companions had not been ill-placed , for he felt that both were equal to and willing to perform their respective duties .

Comp . Elliot , H ., said that it was not the first time he had been elected to fill that chair , but he , nevertheless , felt it a high honour . He felt that he could perform the duties , but he had been very much pressed for time of late , and so had not attended regularly . He would have preferred to wait another year , but it was unadvisable . He would , however , try to do his duty to the satisfaction of all .

Comp . Addington , J ., said that his time was also limited , and he had a bad memory , but he would make himself fully acquainted with his duties . In proposing "The Visitors , " the M . E . Z . said that he was glad to welcome them , and he felt certain the companions of the chapter would feel gratified if the number was doubled or trebled . He was very sorry that an

opportunity had not been forthcoming of showing the working . He could say truly that the officers were capable of equalling , if not surpassing , those of any chapter . He should be glad to welcome them again . Comp . Parslow , in reply , said that he was very pleased to be present . He regretted that he had not seen the working .

Comp . Davis also replied . Next followed the toast of "The P . Z . 's , " of whom the M . E . Z . said the members of the chapter were very proud . They had raised up a noble superstructure in the past , which it would be almost impossible lo destroy . He was glad to see the first M . E . Z . of the chapter , Comp . Major Williams , who had left the sunny south , and appeared in

unusual vigour . He trusted that for many years his pleasant face would be found among them . As for their S . E ., Comp . Williams , P . Z ., he took a great deal of work off the hands of the M . E . Z ., and made his life a happy one . He was deserving of all the honour that could be bestowed upon him . Comps . Cowley and Grummant had performed their duties well and earnestly . Their

knowledge was invaluable to the Prnicipals of the chapter . Comp . Major Williams , P . Z ., Treas ., said that he was highly gratified at the kind and enthusiastic way in which his name had been received . It gave him the greater pleasure when he remembered that for io years it had been received in the same manner ; he consequently felt encouraged to do all that he could for the chapter . Although he

spent part of the year away from England , his son pei formed his duties for him , and gave him similar help to that he gave the M . E . Z . He hoped to be present in January at the installation meeting . Comp . Capt . C . Woolmer Williams , P . Z ., S . E ., said that although he was prepared to make an elaborate speech , yet under the circumstances he would only say a few words .

He had been pleased to follow in the footsteps of his father , and not only had the pleasure of being the second M . E . Z ., but also was a founder . His ten years' interest had been of the liveliest , and he trusted the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him long to work for the chapter . Comp . Cowley looked back with pleasure upon the time when he introduced the present M . E . Z . to the chapter .

They were losing a good First Principal , but he trusted , and felt sure , that those who succeeded him would follow in the same footsteps . Comp . Grummant said that a retrospect of ten years in a young man ' s life was a long time , but he could look back upon all the meetings of the chapter , of which he had missed none , with great pleasure . During that period there '

had been nothing butharmony in the Star Chapter , not the least word awry . He had watched the officers and received nothing but kindness from all . From the new members that had been introduced into the chapter he concluded that for many years it would be one of the most Perfect and influential chapters in London . The M . E . Z ., in proposing the toast of " The Officers "

, remarked that he was pleased to have to speak only of efficient officers . He was glad also to see others coming ° n who would not only be fully competent to occupy any Position , but would also bring credit upon themselves and "ie _ chapter . The present officers deserved nothing but

th ' r r Com P- Norlh > s - - > was a constant attendant at tn e Chapter of Improvement , and every one regretted that ' could not go into the Third Principal ' s chair at present , "e had done his duty in the past and would always be read y to do it in the future . Comp . C . Stone , P . S ., perormed his duties in a manner that certainly could not be xcelled in any chapter . He also regularly attended the th ? . ?* Improvement , and there performed any work n at might be put upon him with the utmost efficiency .

Royal Arch.

He ( the M . E . Z . ) must not let this opportunity pass without mentioning that all the efficiency , not only of himself , the P . Z . 's , but also of the officers , should be credited to Comp . Bumstead , who had for years , with great kindness , given all his valuable knowledge to them in the Pythagorean Chapter of Improvement . He had now been compelled , to the regret of all , to res i gn the

Preceptorship . He trusted , however , that Comp . Bumstead would live long to witness the fruits of his labours . Comp . North , S . N ., said that he felt both pleasure and melancholy—pleasure at having given satisfaction , and melancholy at being for a time among the unemployed . He loved the Royal Arch work , but could take little credit to himself for what he had done . They had such an

excellent Master and his was only " reflected light . " Comp . Stone , P . S ., repeated that his was also " reflected light . " Whatever he had undertaken had been done to the best of his ability . He was much indebted to Comp . Bumstead , to whom he had tried to be an apt pupil . He would remind the companions that , although Comp . Bumstead had resigned the Preceptorship , the chapter of instruction

was still in existence , with no other Preceptor than their worthy M . E . Z ., Comp . Hilton . He trusted the companions would all often come to stimulate him in his office . Comp . Benedetti , and A . S ., said that up to the present he had had no opportunity of showing whether he had any ability . He had got another rise that evening , and would regularly attend the instruction of their M . E . Z .

Comp . Rumstead , P . Z ., said it had been with extreme regret that he had resigned the Preceptorship . He trusted it would be only for a time . At present he might only be able to attend occasionally , and he considered it to be the bounden duty of every one who undertook any office to be regular in his attendance . He was , consequently , compelled to resign for a time . Any one , however , who was in search of Masonic knowledge ( and it was worth making a

sacrifice to obtain it ) would do well to rally round Comp . Hilton , who had thrown himself into the breach with enthusiasm . He felt very grieved that the companions of the other chapters in the district did not attend the instruction . There were plenty of Royal Arch Masons in the district to make it an immense success . He was not going to desert the chapter , but would necessarily be an irregular attendant at present . The Janitor ' s toast brought a very happy meeting to a

conclusion . At ihe convocation in the afternoon it was unanimously decided , on the motion of Comp . Grummant , P . Z ., to present Comp . Hilton with a P . Z . ' s jewel at the end of his year of office . Between the toasts Comps . Bumsfead and Meierhoff gave some capital recitations , while Comps . Benedetti and Tuck enlivened the companions with their vocal powers .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . Sgol . —A convocation was held on Friday , the nth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Comps . W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , M . E . Z . ; M . Speigel , S 34 , H . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z . 800 , ) . ; H . Dehane , H . 8 go , 1 st A . S . 863 , P . S . and S . E . ; G . March , 733 , S . N . ; G . N . Watts , P . Z . and S . E . 1196 ; [ . Smith , P . Z . 8 uo ; VV . E . Jameson , P . Z . 176 ; C . J . Lull ' v , P . Z ' . 863 ; and VV . H . Winglield , P . Z . 1 S 51 ( visitor ) .

file chapter was opened in due form , and the ceremony of installation of Principals was rehearsed , the companions afterwards being admitted , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Winglield being candidate . A telegram from Comp . Child , P . Z ., was read . It was announced that Comp . F . VV . Levander had consented to give a lecture on "The Platonic Bodies and R . A . Jewel" on the 25 th inst ., and decided that all companions who were desirous of hearing it would be welcome to attend . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

Order Of The Secret Monitor.

Order of the Secret Monitor .

ALFRED MEADOWS CONCLAVE . — A meeting ot this distinguished conclave was held in the Masonic Temple , Holborn Restaurant , on the Sth instant . Among those present we noticed M . W . Bro . I . Zacharie , M . D ., Supreme Grand Ruler , S . R . ; and Bros . J . Lewis

Thomas , Lieut .-Col . J . P . Godfrey , W . J . Spratling , G . R ., Sec . ; H . E . Frances , Magnus Ohren , C . Belton , Treas . ; Webster Glynes , Edgar Bowyer , H . E . Cousans , Baron de Ferrieres , T . C . Walls , Nelson Prower , M . A ., A . E , Sansom , M . D . ; W . R . Woodman , Emil Behnke , and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , as well as an emergency meeting , an important communication from the Grand Council was read and discussed . The report of the Committee as to the bylaws was read , and , with a few modifications , it was

accepted . 1 he warrant of constitution was then handed over to the custody of the Supreme Ruler . Numerous apologies for non-attendance having been read , the conclave was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , under the genial presidency of M . W . Bro . Dr . Zacharie , S . G . R .

Annual Banquet Of The East Surrey Lodge Of Concord

ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE EAST SURREY LODGE OF CONCORD

( INSTRUCTION ) , No . 463 . The annual banquet of this lodge of instruction took place on Tuesday evening , the 15 th instant , at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon . A capital dinner was provided for the brethren by Mr . Bridle , the manager . Bro . J . S .

Streeter , P . M . 4 63 , P . P . G . R . Surrey , was in the chair as W . M ., and was supported by Bro . F . J . Blake , P . M . of the Grove Lodge , P . P . G . K . Surrey , P . P . J . G . D . Gloucester ; and Bro . H . M . Hobbs , VV . M . 1796 , P . M . 2096 , P . P . J . G . D . Surrey , Preceptor . There was a very good attendance , and amongst the visitors were Bros . C . H . Woodward , P . M . 14 G 3 , P . P . J . G . W . Surrey ; James S . Frazer , P . M . 174 ; Joseph

O . Langton , P . M . 1673 , 2096 , P . P . J . G . W . Surrey ; A . 1 ' . Finlay , S 79 ; Andrewes , S . D . 538 ; A . Smith , J . D . 53 S ; and Bro . VV . Blake , S 55 . When dinner was over , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and " Prosperity to this Lodge of Instruction . " In the course of the evening a capital selection of songs , by several of the brethren , was performed under the direction of Bro . J . Lloyd . Bro . Cambridge , P . P . G . O ., presided at the piano .

Presentation Of A Lodge Banner.

PRESENTATION OF A LODGE BANNER .

Bro . C . W . Carrell , l . P . M . ' of the Victoria Park Lodge , No . 1 S 16 , signalised his retirement from the chair , after two year's consecutive presidency , by presenting the lodge with a handsome silk banner , especially designed and manufactured for that purpose by Bro . George Kenning , of Little Britain . The presentation took place on the tilt Watkins in the chair

27 th . Bro . VV . , VV . M ., was , he having been that day installed by his predecessor , Bro . Carrell , and in accepting the handsome gift he assured Bro . Carrell that the banner would ever be highly prized , and trusted it might float over a long and distinguished array of Past Masters , who would ever remember the giver with feelings of gratitude and brotherly love .

The Worshipful Company Of Loriners.

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF LORINERS .

The above company entertained the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs at dinner on Tuesday last , at the Cannon Street Hotel . The Worshipful . Master , Bro . Sir Robert N . Fowler , Bart ., M . P . presided . Amjngst those present were—Bros , the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor , VV . A . Higgs and Major H . Davies , Sheriffs of London and

Middlesex ; Under-Sheriff T . Beard , Deputy Warden ; Rev . J . H . Smith , Chaplain ; Colonel T . Davies Sewell , Clerk ; Alderman Sir H . A . Isaacs , P . M . ; A . F . Godson , M . P . ; Deputy J . E . Walford , P . M . ; Ex-Sheriff Clarence Smith , James Bishop , H . Carter , Barrow Emanuel , G . Hollington , George Kenning , John Lobb , H . Wright , W . Willey , F . Kent , Swan and others .

Bro . Alderman Sir H . A . ISAACS proposed the " Houses of Parliament . " Bro . A . F . GODSON responded to the toast . The dinner was admirably served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Kilby .

Presentation To The Hyde Park Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1425.

PRESENTATION TO THE HYDE PARK LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1425 .

On Monday evening , the 7 th inst ., Bro . W . Thomas , W . M . elect of the Wharton Lodge , No . 2045 , presented the above lodge of instruction with a handsome set of tracing boards , and , during the course of his remarks , regretted he was unable to be present on the 6 th June to present them when Bro . the Rev . R . J . Simpson , Past Grand Chaplain , so k . nd ! y attended and rehearsed

the ceremony of consecration ; but on that occasion he deputed his friend , Bro . Dehane , to act in his stead . He had since found that that brother did not present them , but , with his desire that the honour should rest with the donor , only handed them to the presiding W . VI ., Bro . Simpson , as custodian for the time being , remarking that the giver would , on his next attendance , present them

personally , which he ( Bro . Thomas ) now had the greatest pleasure and pride in doing , as he really had no idea that they were such works of art ; and handing them to the W . M ., begged him to accept them on behalf of the brethren , this being greeted with considerable applause . The VV . M . was pleased to accept the handsome present on behalf of the brethren .

It was then proposed that a cordial vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . Thomas , which was carried by acclamation , many of the brethren remarking as to the personal good Masonic qualifications possessed by Bro . Thomas in the nature of generosity , good working , and determination to do that which was right , and also his good fellowship and genial manners . Bro . THOMAS , replying , said he had much difficulty in

finding words to thank the brethren for the way they had received his gift , and the kind things that ha ! been said of him that evening would be remembered by him as long as he lived , and encourage him to continue to carry out his Masonic duties as he had always endeavoured to do . He would , in conclusion , say that the painter of those beautiful pictures—Bro . H . S . Watkins—deserved his as well as the thanks of the brethren for the labour and trouble ha must have taken to have done them so perfectly .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . G . A . BEAN . Bro . G . A . Bean , one of the founders and oldest P . M . but one of the Earl of Zetland Lodge , 1364 , was buried on the 10 th inst ., at Bow Cemetery , in the presence of a large number of brethren assembled to pay the last mark of respect . He died on the 6 th inst ., and was held in such high esteem that all the P . M . ' s but two , unavoidably absent ,

witnessed the mournful ceremony . The coffin—literall y covered with wreaths of choice flowers—was committed to the earth amid signs of universal regret . Bro . C . Bean , of the Cripplegate Lodge , was chief mourner , with Bro . T . Taylor , P . M . of the'femple Lodge . Among those present we noticed Bros . G . Pope , VV . M . 1364 ; VV . Bristo , a founder and senior P . M . 1364 ; E . Wright , P . M ., Treas .

H . Maples , P . M . ; Lay , P . M . ; Cockett , P . M . ; Hegarty , P . M . ; Fitzgerald , P . M . ; H . Lowe , sen ., VV . M . elect : Bridegroom , J . W . ; F . Crook , G . Cashford , T . Leabon , T . Paget , P . M . Kent Lodge ,- and VV . Gray , P . M ., all of 1364 . Bro . W . Green ( a retired S . W . ) also joined the brethren on this occasion . Bros . Richardson , Chopping ,

and J . Britton , of 860 , were also present . Bro . Bean was a very unassuming brother , ever ready with his advice when needed and with his mite on behalf of Charity . For 35 years he represented the firm of Randall and Way , of Cheapside , E . G ., in whose service he died , and who were present at his funeral .

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present season of the year , when colds are so prevalent , it should be a great acquisition to every household , particularly to those who prefer a " night cap" to the doctor ' s prescription . We can imagine our Pickwickian friend "The Shepherd" having a liking for Ruin , if it was of the same flavour as Liquid Sunshine . It is got up in handsome liqueur bottles with fancy labels .