Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

YORK . Hilda Chapter ( No . 23 ) . —The regular meeting- of this chapter took place on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , there being , present 111 . Bros . W . H . B . Atkinson , -50 ° , M . W . S . ; 1 . T . Seller , 18 ° , ist Gen . ; C . E . L . Wright . 30 ° , 2 nd Gen . ; F . W . Halliwell , 1 S , Recorder and Treas . ; C . Hollander , Capt . of Gds . ; T . B . Whytehead , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; G . Simpson , _ S ° , P . M . W . S . ; A . T . B . Turner 18 ° PMWS and TSBrogdeniS ° ¦ ¦ 11 !«¦

, , .... ; . . , . __ . _»«* — 'J •w _ _ •«•j UIIU I I O . UlUgUUlij I U Bro . J . T . Seller , iS" , was unanimously elected M . W . S . for the ensuing year . Bro . F . W . Halliwell , iS ° , was re-elected Treasurer . A candidate for perfection was proposed for the next meeting . Apologies were tendered from several brethren , and a letter was read from the Sov . G . I . G . of the District , 111 . Bro . C . J . Bannister , 33 , expressing his hope to be at the installation of M . W . S . at the next meeting . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed , the chapter was closed .

Royal Order Of Scotland.

Royal Order of Scotland .

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OP YORKSHIRE . A meeting of this Provincial Grand Lodge was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst , in the Masonic Hall , St . Saviourgate , York , the R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . the Rev . W . Valentine , in the chair . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . F . W . Halliwell was elected

Prov . Grand Treasurer for the year , and the R . W . P . G . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : Bro . T . B . Whytehead D . P . G . M . „ W . B . Dyson Prov . S . G . W . „ J . Monks Prov . J . G . W . FWHalliwell f Prov . G . Sec . and

.. . . " ¦••" «"">«•»j ^ Treas „ J . T . Seller Prov . G . S . B . „ T . J . Armstrong Prov . G . Std . Br . „ W . H . Cowper Prov . G . Marl . „ C . E . L . Wright Prov . D . G . Marl . „ W . H . B . Atkinson , P . P .

S . G . W Prov . G . Exam . „ C . Hollander Prov . D . G . Exam . „ T . S . Brogden Prov . G . G . and In . Apologies having been tendered from several brethren , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed , the brethren afterwards dining together .

Red Cross Of Rome And Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome and Constantine .

DIVISIONAL GRAND CONCLAVE OF KENT . The annual meeting of the above , was held on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Belvedere , under the banner of the Saye and Sele Conclave , No . 122 . The Intendant - General , III . Sir Knight the Rev . Hayman Cummings , M . A ., G . H . P . England , & c , presided , and there was a full attendance . The Most III .

Grand Sovereign , the Right Hon . the Earl of Euston , had expressed his intention to be present , but at the last moment telegraphed an expression of regret at being detained elsewhere . Divisional Grand Conclave having been opened , the muster roll was called , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed .

The Treasurer ' s accounts were presented , and having been duly audited , were approved and passed . Letters of regret for absence were read from several sir knights , including the Grand Viceroy , Sir Knight Baron de Ferrieres ; the Grand Recorder , Sir Knight C . F . Matier ; Intendant-General , S . Lane ; Sir Knight Lake , P . S . . Sir Knight Shirley , P . S . ; and several others .

Sir Knight Dr . BURNEY , P . G . Treas ., proposed , and Sir Knight COBHAM , G . Treas ., seconded , Sir Knight Richard Clowes , of No . 122 , as Grand Treasurer for 'he ensuing year . No other name was brought forward , and the Intenilant

- General , strongly commending the selection , declared Sir Knight Clowes unanimously elected . The INTENDANT-GENERAL referred to the resignation of the post he now filled , by Sir Knight Frederic wood , and moved that a very cordial vote of thanks be Accorded to him for his services to the division .

This being seconded by the D . RE . OKDBK , was tarried by acclamation . The INTENDANT -GENERAL referred to his own "Ppojntment by the late lamented Grand Sovereign , ' 'r F . Burdett , Bart ., one of his latest official acts , and expressed his sense of obligation to Sir Knights Matier and

Berridge for having come down to Belvedere in May l « install him in his office . The l . G . then referred to the services to the division conferred by the first and ° nly Recorder , Sir Knight Bateman , who had held the Position for seven years—since the establishment of the division of Kent in November , 1885 , and moved that a cordial vote of thanks be inscribed on the

minutes . This was seconded by Sir Knight WEISS , and carried unanimousl y . The INTENDANT -GENERAL then announced that he £ aa appointed Sir Kni ght Bateman his Deputy , and Proceeded to obligate him to that position and seat him 0 n the throne .

Red Cross Of Rome And Constantine.

The DEPUTY INTENDANT-GENERAL briefly returned thanks for the honour , and promised his unremitting services in the interest of the Order . The following divisional officers were then appointed and invested : Sir Knt . W . G . Weiss , M . P . S . 122 G . V . E . „ J . . Nash , M . P . S . 147- G . S . G . ¦ „ Andrew Holmes , M . P . S .

elect 148 G . J . G . „ R . Clowes , 122 G . Treas . G . R . Cobham , P . M . 147 G . Recorder „ G . P . Carter ... ... G . Cham . „ G . Burney ... ... ... G . Marshal .

„ J . G . Thomas ... ... G . Prefect . „ T . P . Newton G . I . of R . C . G . Cutchey G . Std . Br . „ W . J . Wiggins G . S . B . ,, J . G . Dunkley ... ... G . Org . „ G . Todd G . Herald .

Frater Orum ... G . Sentinel . The alms were then collected , and the Divisional Conclave was closed . A banquet was subsequently held , presided over by the Intendant-General , supported by the Deputy Intendant-General , and the M . P . S . of the Saye and Sele Conclave , Sir Knight Weiss , D . G . V . E ., after which the toasts usual to this Degree were duly honoured , and

some capital music was contributed by the new G . Organist , Sir Knight Dunkley . Amongst those present were 111 . Sir Knight Belgrave Ninnis , Int .-Gen . Jamaica ; Sir Knights Robinson , P . G . V . E . ; Abel Penfold , P . G . V . E . ; Charles Jolly , P . G . S . G . ; S . Brice , jun ., P . G . V . E . ; Andrew Holmes , P . G . M . ; T . P . Newton , D . G . H . ; G . P . Carter , D . G . Prefect ; J . G . Thomas , P . G . S . B . ; and others .

Belvedere.

BELVEDERE .

Saye and Sele Conclave ( No . 122 ) . —An assembly of this conclave took place on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms . The M . P . S ., Sir Knight Weiss , D . G . M ., presided , and there was a good attendance . Bro . F . A . Jewson , 1 S 1 G and 1 S 27 , and R . A . 1 549 , and Sir Knight G . J . Dunkley ( A . C . ) , were balloted for and

unanimously elected , and the latter being in attendance , was ably installed a knight of the Order by the M . P . S . A sanctuary of knights of the Holy Sepulchre having been opened , the Degree in both points was fully worked by the Intendant-General , assisted by Sir Knights Bateman , Cobham , and Weiss , and the Degree conferred on sir knights Nash

Cutchey , Dunkley , , Wiggins , Newton , and Thomas , all being Royal Arch Masons . The sanctuary being closed , conclave was resumed and adjourned for the holding of the annual meeting of the Divisional Grand Conclave , at the conclusion of which the Saye and Sele Conclave was closed , and the Sir Knights joined the members of Divisional Conclave at refreshment .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GLASGOW . Prince ' s Lodge ( No . 607 ) . —The meeting for the installation of office-bearers was held on Monday evening , the 7 th instant , in the Pillar Hall , Queen ' s Rooms . Bro . Major F . W . Allan , R . W . M ., presided , and handed the mallet to Bro . J . Dalrymple Duncan , G . S . W ., who installed the new Master , Bro . Col . J . A . Reid , and the other office-bearers .

The brethren , along with a number of distinguished visitors ( including Bro . Lord Provost Bell , who was made Provost on the previous Thursday ) , dined at the Windsor Hotel , a sumptuous banquet being provided . During the evening a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the retiring Master , Bro . Allar ., in recognition of the valuable services rendered , and as a ribute of the affectionate regard of the brethren . The funds of the lodge amount to close on £ 1600 .

Ireland.

Ireland .

ENNISKILLEN . St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 891 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Town Hall . The minutes having been read and conlirmed . Bro . W . F . Jones , P . M ., in an able and impressive way conferred the Degree on a brother in attendance . Mr . S . W . Brown was balloted for and duly

declared as a fit and proper candidate for Masonic favours . The ofiicers for the ensuing year having been elected as follows : Bros . J . L . Carson , re-elected W . M . ; Jason Coalter , S . W . ; W . Crowe , J . W . ; F . W . Packenham , S . D . ; Thos . Gamble , J . D . ; S . R . Gibson , I . G . ; W . F . Jones , P . M ., Sec ; and W . Teele , P . M ., Treas , the lodge was then closed .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

BERMUDA . Civil and Military Lodge ( No . 726 ( S . C ) . —1 he regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at Lily Hall , Hamilton , on Monday , the 3 rd ult . The R . VV . Master , Bro . Lieut . W . T . Vidler ( Army Aledical Staff ) , was supported by the following ofiicers : Bros . J . Karritt , I . P . M . ; K . Duerden , D . M . ; J . Wilson , acting as S . M . ; T . Adams , S . W . ; C . Taylor , acting as J . VV . ; F .

Hickman , acting as Sec . ; A . Gass , S . U . ; H . J . t'arrell , J . U . ; A . Cockings , I . G . j T . Apnlin and H . J . Blatchford , Stewards ; and P . Burrows , lyler . Visitors : Bros . W . C Hyland , P . G . M . Bermuda ; T . Wadson , W . AI ., ofiicers , and brethren of Atlantic Phujnix Lodge , 225 ( E . C . ) j and brethren from the several lodges in the Island . The lodge having been opened , the R . W . P . G . M . was received . Bros . Piper and Robertson were raised to the Degree of M . M . in a very perfect and impressive manner

The Craft Abroad.

by the R . W . M . The R . W . P . G . M . congratulated the lodge on its excellent working and flourishing condition , which he attributed mainly to the efforts and hard work of the R . W . Master , Bro . Lieut . Vidler . The business ended , the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where , under the superintendence of Bro . Franklin , 35 S ( E . G . ) , an excellent repast was served , to which ample justice was done . The usual loyal . and Masonic

toasts were duly honoured . The toast of "The R . W . Master" was given in highly complimentary terms by the S . VV ., Bro . Adams , who referred to the loss the lodge was sustaining by the early departure of Bro . Vidler to England for duty . In reply , the R . VV . Master thanked the S . VV . for hiskind remarks , and assured the brethren that he should always look back with pleasure to his two years of oflice in the

lodge . 'l'he toast of " The Visitors " at the hands of Bro . Taylor , acting as J . W ., was very heartily received . This was ably responded to by Bro . Wadson , W . M . 224 ( E . G . ) , and several other visiting brethren . The Tyler ' s toast closed a very happy and successful meeting . During the evening some capital songs were rendered by Bros . Pollett , Farrell , Cockings , Piper and other brethren .

Freemasonry In Malta.

FREEMASONRY IN MALTA .

We are glad to hear that the season has opened in this busy Masonic centre under most encouraging auspices . Bro . Colonel M . Ramsay , the deservedly respected District Grand Master , who has been enjoying a well-earned rest in England , is expected back at the end of the month . Bro . Major Collings , W . M ., St . John and St . Paul Lodges , has just gone on leave

after a successful period of office . Bro . Bolley , W . M ., and a capital set of officers are keeping up the traditional prosperity of Union of Malta Lodge , No . 407 ; Bro . T . V . Quinn , ably assisted , is also doing well with Zetland Lodge , No . 515 . United Brethren Lodge , No . 1923 , was never more prosperous than under the care of Bro . C . H . Horsfall . We also hear capital accounts of Wayfarers Lodge , No . 1926 , which is flourishing under the control of Bro . Samuel

Rowlandson . We must also express thc satisfaction it gives us to hear that the old Leinster Lodge , No . 3 S 7 , under the Irish Constitution , is better conditioned both numerically and financially than it has been for some years . Bro . Hamilton Sharpe , I . P . M ., has been carrying on the duties during the summer . Bro . W . Penning being in

England , Bro . Sharpe welcomed back the W . M ,, also Bros . Cook , Secretary , and A . Shrapnell , S . D ., in formal style . The lodge was regularly opened , a vote of welcome put and passed , and the warrant handed on . A splendid banquet followed , at which right good Irish cheers were offered and heartily appreciated .

Masonic Titles.

MASONIC TITLES .

A recent number of the Morning Leader contained the following curious jumble of what it calls " curious appellations which are used in the higher walks of Masonry . " We venture to think our readers will consider them as " curious " as the Morning Leader does :

" The Royal Arch title of Companion Edward Letchworth , who played the leading part in an interesting Masonic ceremony on Monday , is but one amongst many curious appellations which are used in the higher walks of Musonry . Mr . Letchworth is described as a 'Grand Scribe ; ' but this is quite modest when compared with ' Prince , ' ' Prophet , '

' High Priest , and ' Sojourner , ' which are common to every chapter . In the Cross Degree of Knights Templar Druids the names of the officers vary in different 'encampments . ' Among them are Priors , Orators , Prelates , Chaplains , Drapers , Preceptors , Heralds , Almoners , Hospitallers , MacshaUs , Bailiffs , Equerries , and Admirals , the prefix ' Grand ' being used with great

frequency . Then we have , in addition to the Architects , the Secret and Perfect Masters , and the other creations of Mark Masonry , the orders of the Noahites or Prussian Knights , of the Red Cross Sword of Babylon , of the Knights of the Sword of the East , of

the Red Cross of Rome and Constantine , of the Knights of the White Eagle or Pelican , and , lastly , of the Rosicrucians—the tie pi us ultra Degree of Masonry . The brethren of the Rosy Cross are known as ' Most Respectful Knights , " and Vhe superior officer is the ' Most Wise . ' "

Her Majesty the Queen , accompanied by Princess Henry of Battenberg and family , left Balmoral for Windsor . Castle on Thursday afternoon in fine , cold weather . Frost had prevailed during the night , and the air was keen , but the weather was bright , and the first portion of the journey was

done in open carriages . At Ballater a guard of honour of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders was mounted at the station . The Royal train , which left at 2 . 15 p . m ., reached Perth at O . iS—two minutes he / ore the fixed time . Her Majesty and the Princess dined at the Station Hotel , and resumed their journey at 7 . .

Through the kindness of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales a suite of rooms in the Imperial Institute has again this year been placed at the disposal of that excellent charity , the London Needlework Guild , for the exhibition of the various articles presented by the members for distribution among the poor during the present winter . No fewer

than 42 , 440 articles have been sent in , the list including all kinds ot wearing apparel for men , women , and children , as well as over 500 blankets . Her Royal Highness the Duchtss of Teck , who is President of the guild , has alone given 2500 arlicles . 1 he socety has year by year been extending its sphere of usefulness .