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Instruction.
27 th inst . The intervening meeting will be devoted to working t ' . ie Fifteen Sections , when Bro . D . Moss , S . D . 1275 , will preside , and be supported by Bros . T . J . Barnes , P . M . 554 , as S . W . ; G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1623 , as J . W . ; and W . Musto , P . M . 1349 ( Preceptor ) , as I . P . M . ; and other eminent brethren and well-known workers . _ Lodge to be opened at seven o ' clock this ( Saturday ) evening .
GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 1 ith inst ., at Masons' Hall Tavern . Bro . Kibble , S . W . 1420 , presided , and was supported by Bros . Parker , as S . W . ; Webster , J . W . ; Sibley , S . D . ; and Nash , I . G . In the absence of Bro . Gooder . ough , through ill-health , Bro . King acted as Secretary . The minutes of the last meeting were
read and confirmed . Bro . White offered himself as a candidate for passing , and was duly entrusted , the lodge being opened in the First Degree . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , the ceremony being beautifully rendered by t ' . ie VV . M . Bro . Cobb was then entrusted , and
the lodge opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . After the lodge had been closed down to the First Degree , Bro . Saul , the able Preceptor , worked the First Section of the First Lecture . The S . W . was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
UNITED STRENGTH CHAPTER ( No . 22 S ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter , for the election of officers for the ensuing year and the transaction of other business , was held on Tuesday evening last , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , when , in the unavoidable absence of Comp . John While , M . E . Z ., the chair was filled by Comp . James Hillhouse , P . Z ., who was supported by
Comps . Robert H . Halford , as H . ; Charles K . Kilhck , J . ; E . Davis , Scribe E . ; A . Timothy , P . S . ; J . Terry , " P . Z ., Secretary to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; George ' H . Edis , Vilett Rolleston , J . Gibbs , H . Paine , J . Woodman , P . Woodman , H . W . Hawes , C . Thomas , Janitor ; and others . The visitors included Comps . A . Morris , P . S . 1 S 1 , and Edward VV . Braine , H . 145 . The minutes of the last convocation having been read
and confirmed , the ballot was opened for Bro . Joseph Bennett , c ,: fi , proposed by Comp . Davies , Scribe E ., and seconded by Comp . James Terry , P . Z . The voting was unanimously in approval , and Bro . Bennett was duly exalted by the M . E . Z ., assisted by his officers , whose working was beyond criticism . The bye-laws of the chapter having been considered , the
election of Principals and ofbcers for the ensuing year was proceeded with , as follows : Comps . Robert H . Halford , M . E . Z . ; Charles K . Killick , H . ; E . Davis , J . ; A . Timothy , Scribe E . ; Hunter , Scribe N . ; Fennes , P . Soj . ; Jas . Terry , P . Z ., Treas . ; and C . Thomas , Janitor . Bv the unanimous vote of the chapter it was resolved to oresent a P . Z . ' s ieweltoComp . While , as a mark of esteem ,
and in recognition of the zeal he had displayed during his term of office as M . E . Z . of the chapter . At the conclusion of the business , the companions and visitors sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided in a style for which this old established and well-appointed hotel has so long been proverbial , and the customary loyal and Royal Arch toasts were duly honoured . A most harmonious and agreeable evening was passed .
MARYPORT . —Nicholson Chapter ( No . 371 ) . — The annual convocation of this chapter , for the purpose of installing the Principals and investing the officers for the ensuing year , was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Eaglesfield-street . Present , M . E . Comps . Thos . Mandale , P . G . A . S .. Z . ; W . Armstrong , P . P . G . D . C , H . ; A . Walters , P . G . D . C , J . ; J . Nicholson , P . G . J .,
P . / .. ; J . Smith , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; F . K . Sewell , P . G . S . ; j . Messenger , P . P . G . Janitor , J . ; J . Raven , J . L . Banks , J . Dodd , D . Bell , P . Dodgson , and several visitors from many of the chapters in the province , amongst whom were M . E . Comps . J . Barr , P . Z . 119 , P . P . G . J . ; E . Tyson , P . Z . 119 , P . P . G . D . C . ; Thos . Atkinson , Z . 119 , P . G . 1 st A . S . After the minutes of the last convocation
were read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bros . Beeby , 317 , and Randall , 1390 , who were accepted and duly exalted to the Supreme Degree . The next business was the installation of the Principals , viz ., Comps . VV . Armstrong , M . E . Z . ; A . Walters , H . ; J . L . Banks , J . ; P . Dodgson , S . E . ; E . G . Mitchell , S . N . ; P . de E . Collin , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . Smith , Org . ; _ J . Messenger , Janitor , The ceremony was performed by Comps . Ban
and Tyson in a ' most impressive and eloquent style . At the close of the proceedings , they received hearty and wellmerited thanks . Only a short time ago the " chief" duties of Royal Arch Masonry for this province devolved upon our late and much lamented Comp . Bowes , who was an honorary r . -. smher of many of the chapters , and , like all good soldiers , was always ready . Those duties have now
fallen to tne hands of Comps . Barr and lyson , and they bid fair to do them ample justice . After hearty ' good wishes had been tendered from chapters 119 and 327 , the chapter was closed in solemn form , after which the companions partook of an excellent dinner at the Senhousc- Arms Hotel , when the loyal and patriotic toasts were well jri ; en and received .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge met at the Windsor Castle Hotel , on the 28 th ult . Among those in attendance were : Bros . Haynes , P . G . S ., W . M . ; Goodall , S . W . ; Lawson , J . W . ; T . C Walls , P . M ., G . S . B . and Sec ; Millis , M . O . ; Potter , Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read
and confirmed , communications apologising for nonattendance were read from Bros . Tisley , P . M . ; Baldwin , P . M . ; and others . Previous to the lodge being closed , Bro . Lawson , J . W ., presented a very handsome and realistic Junior Warden's emblem of office to the lodge . Upon the motion of the VV . M ., avoteof thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . Lawson lor his kindness in presenting the same , and the resolution was ordered to be entered -on the minutes .
Mark Masonry.
The banquet which followed the proceedings was presided over by the VV . M . most genially and ably . "The Health of the Grand Officers" was coupled with the name of Bro . Walls , who duly replied . The toast of " The W . M . " was proposed by the Secretary and briefly responded to by the W . M ., who then gave "The Officers . " This toast having been acknowledged by Bro . Lawson , the proceedings terminated .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 234 ) . —The usual May meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on Saturday last . Bro . G . Clark , jun ., Grand Steward , VV . M ., presided , and was assisted by Bros . H . Lovegrove , I . P . M ., Grand S . of W . ; T . Poore , P . G . I . G . ; C . P . McKay , P . M . ; J . Stevens , P . G . J . O ., P . M . ; M . S . Larlham . P . M . ; G . J . Dunkley , J . W . ; H . Baldwin
P . P . G . D . C , Sec ; J . Holliday , S . O . ; C . J . Axford , J . O . ; R . R . Johnston , S . D . ; and G . Austin , as Tyler . The other brethren present were Bros . E . F . Storr , W . Potter , A . J . Potter , ! . Shilcock , J . Gibbs , J . Abrahams , S . P . Caterson , A . H . O'Donnell , J . B . Clark , J . G . Wyatt , and others . The only visitor was Bro . Haines , 139 . Besides the transaction of formal business , a ballot was
taken for Bro . C . J . Carr , and he was duly advanced , the work being performed by Bro . Clark , the VV . M ., in a manner rarely equalled . A lodge of Royal Ark Mariners was also held , under the presidency of Bro . Poore , P . C . N ., with Bros . H . Lovegrove , P . C . N ., as J . ; C . P . McKay , as S . ; and G . Clark ,
P . C . N ., as Guardian . The W . C . N ., Bro . Baldwin , was unavoidably absent during the business , which consisted of the election of Bros . C . P . McKay as W . C . N . ; H . Lovegrove , as Treasurer ; and Potter , as Warden . Refreshment followed labour , and some good songs were given by Bros . Poore , J . B . Clark , and J . Holliday .
HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 2 S 4 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Seven Sisters Hotel , Page Green , Tottenham , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst . Present : VV . Bros . VV . J . Meek , VV . M . ; H . V . Clements , S . W . ; E . J . Lewis , J . W . ; P . Dunbar , M . O . ; J . D . Birkis , S . O . ; A . G . Fidler , J . O . ; A . P . Little , Treas . ; VV . Farquharsan , Sec . ; P . Gilling , S . D . ; F . Wheelhouse .
I . G . ; J . Very , Tyler ; J . Oddy , J . Garrod , Rev . C , Roberts , and E . Holt . Visitors : Bro . VV . Beasely , VV . M . 199 . The lodge was also honoured by the presence from Grand Lodge ot Bro . James Stevens , P . G . J . O ., and who is also an honorary member of this lodge . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read , approved of and confirmed . The
business of the evening was to advance ( aire ad y approved ) , Bro . E . Holt , 754 , and to ballot for and if approved advance Bro . the Rev . C H . Roberts , 706 ; the ballot having proved unanimous in the reverend brother ' s favour , the two brethren were then advanced in the most perfect manner to the Mark Masters Degree . The next business was to elect a VV . M . and a Treasurer for the
ensuing year , and also to appoint an Audit Committee and to elect a Tyler . The Senior Warden , Bro . H . V . Clements , was unanimously elected as Master ; Bro . A . P . Little , as Treas . ; Bros . Birkin , Fidler , and Gilling to the Audit Committee ; Bro . Very as Tyler . Proposed by the S . W ., and seconded by the J . W ., that Bro . Greenwood of Craft Lodge , No . 1237 , may be
advanced to the Mark Masters Degree at next meeting . Proposed by the Treasurer , and seconded b y the M . O ., that Bro . Beasely , VV . M . No . 199 , Mark Lodge , may become . a joining member at the meeting of the lodge in July next . Proposed by the M . O ., Bro . Penrose Dunbar , seconded by the J . W ., Bro . E . J . Lewis , and concurred in by all the brethren , that a jewel of the value of £ s ss . j be presented
to the retiring VV . M ., for the very able manner in which he has performed the duties of Master since the consecration of the lodge in July last . . To his untiring zeal for Mark Masonry , and his indefatigable exertions towards the Mark Lodge of which he is about to retire from the chair , are the main causes of that lodge ' s prosperity . At its formation , ten months ago , there were only eight members ; now
there are over twenty , and it is bidding fair shortly to become one of the most popular and harmonious lodges of the kingdom . In fact , all the officers of the lodge have paid such attention to their duties that they have mastered their offices completely , thereby earning the laudable terms of expression from Mark Masons of long standing that they are second to none .
BRIGHTON . —Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 75 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Pavilion , on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at six o'clock p . m ., for the purpose of advancing Bro . Richard Willard , M . M . 732 , son of our much esteemed Bro . F . Willard , Treas . 1 G 4 , who was unanimously elected ; also to move and approve a vote of sympathy and condolence to our
much respected Bro . Geo . Smith , P . G . J . O ., P . P . G . J . W . ; P . M ., Treas ., & c , in his sad bereavement , viz ., the loss of his dear wife , who was much respected b y the brethren of Brighton and Sussex for her general geniality , charity ^ and good feling towards all who came in contact with her . The vote was very ably proposed by Bro . J . Pearson , P . M ., seconded by Bro . j . Harrison , P . M ., and
unanimously agreed to , " That a letter be compiled by the Secretary , and sent to Bro . Geo . Smith , expressing the sentiments and feelings of the brethren . " The following officers and brethren were present : Bro . J . Harrison , P . M ., & c , who very kindly and ably acted VV . M ., in the absence of Bro . VV . T . Clarke , VV . M ., from whom a letter was read , expressing his inability to be present in consequence of being so far distant , viz .,
Newcastle-on-Tyne ; also his deep sympathy with Bro . Geo . Smith in his trouble ; Bros . S . Peters , S . W . ; T . Cable , J . W . ; R . Paige , M . O . ; C Golding , as S . O . ; H . W . G . Abell , as j-O . ; R . Y . B . Powell , S . D . ; H . VV . Bedford , as J . D . ; H . VV . Charrington , as Chap . ; E . Bridges , Sec ; R . B . Higham , as I . G . ; Thomas Hughes , Tyler ; J . Pearson , P . M . ; S . R . Legg , P . M . ; R . Willard , and others .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
ERITH . —St . John and St . Paul Conclave ( No . 122 ) . —A conclave of the knights of the above took p lace on Tuesday evening last , at the Prince of Wales Hotel . V , E . and Prefect Sir Knight Flaxman Spnrrell , M . P ., pre-
Red Cross Of Constantine.
siding , supported by Eminent Sir Knight VV . Gibson , as V . E . ; Sir Knight J . Elliott , J . C ; Sir Knight Capt . J . G . Chillingworth , H . P . ; Sir Knight A . H . Bateman , Treas . ; and Sir Knight J . G . Marsh , P . G . S . G ., and P . G . Architect , Recorder , pro . tern . The conclave having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous one confirmed , the ballot was taken for the following brethren , viz ., Bros . C . Coupland , P . M .
913 , and P . P . G J . W . Kent ; A . Penfold , P . M . 913 , and P . P . G . P . S . ( Chapter ) Kent ; G . R . Stone , P . M . St . John and St . Paul ; E . Bigg , 44 ; J . P . Keddle ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The result being unanimous , fJros . Biggs and Jolly , the only candidates present , were , with the usual formalities , installed as Sir Knights . Sir Knight Bright was also received , after ballot , as a joining member . It was then resolved , on the motion of Sir Knight Lemon .
That the names ot all candidates for installation be proposed at one conclave , and balloted for at the following one , " after which the conclave was closed in due form . The banquet was simply superb , the wines being of the choicest brands , and the whole service perfection . In response to the toast of "The Gtand Senate and Council , " eloquently proposed by the M . P . S ., Sir Knght Marsh said he did not intend to inflict a long speech upon
them , but must thank them most heartily for their cordial reception of the toast . As regarding the Grand Officers , he felt proud to say that they were most earnest and excellent administrators of the laws and customs of the Order , and he had had , and felt proud of it , the honour of having been acquainted with the M . I . G . S ., Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., for many years . Their distinguished head was a zealous Mason , and always in the right place . Of their
M . E . G . Viceroy , the Hon . VV . T . Orde-Powlett , and Sir Knight Ellison Macartney , M . P ., G . S . G ., he could not speak too highly . All were well chosen for good suit and service rendered to the Order , and he trusted they would be spared for many years yet to aid and assist it in its upward and onward progress . He spoke with feelings of regret at the great loss they had received a few years ago by the death of Bro . Little , who was a most enthusiastic lover of
the Degree , and concluded by saying he believed there was a grand future for it of progress , usefulness , and prosperity . Sir Knight Chillingworth then proposed the toast of " The Most Puissant Sovereign , " saying that the gavel had been placed in his hands for a few moments for thai purpose . The knights present knew how well their M . P . S . worked for their comfort and prosperity , and also how well he filled the position he now held as the
head cf that table . They knew how excellently he worked the Degree in conclave , and how good a Mason he was in every way , having attained a high position in the Province of Kent through a zeal and love for the Craft not often evinced . He asked them to drink the toast heartily . The M . P . S ., in reply , thanked Sir Knight Chillingworth for his flattering remarks , and the knights for so cordially receiving them . All that he had done had been bv the
assistance of the other officers , especiall y Sir Knight Chillingworth ; and he trusted throughout his year of office so to carry out the duties of his position as to meet with their approbation when he vacated it to one more worthy . He only asked them to work together and make the conclave both a prosperous and strong one . " The Newly-elected Knights" were then toasted , and suitably returned thanks .
"The Health of Sir Knight Chillingworth , as Intendent General ( pro tern . ) for the District , " was drunk with enthusiasm , and , in reply , he said their M . P . S . had spoken very kindly of his efforts for the success of the conclave , and as one of the original founders of it , he could only say that it would always De his most earnest endeavour to keep it up to the high position it now held . They had selected and installed two brethren that night , who he
believed would be an honour to them , and he believed that there was a bright future before the conclave , especially as he knew that the other four candidates would certainly join them at their next meeting . Their M . P . S . had spoken of him as Intendent General ; that was the position he was placed in temporarily by the Grand Intendent General , who he hoped would be present himself at their conclave in August next . He concluded by thanking them for the toast .
I lie next toast was that of "Ihe M . E . Eusebius , " to which Sir Knight Gibson responded . He believed the conclave had a bright and happy future before it . The proceedings then closed , and the Sir Knights wended their several ways after a most enjoyable evening .
Births ,Marriages And Deaths.
Births , Marriages and Deaths .
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BIRTHS . BATTING . —On the 24 th ult ., the wife of James Batting , of Great Marlow , and Bedford Chambers , Southampton-street , Strand , solicitor , prematurely of a daughter —stillborn . SHAW . —On the iGth inst ., at Brayard ' s-road , Rye-lane , Peckham , the wife of Mr . George Frederic Shaw , of a daughter .
MARRIAGES . ENSOR—ALSKORD . —On the 13 th inst ., at All Saints ' Church , Peckham , Jonathan George , son of Mr . Geo . Ensor , of Prince's-street , Westminster , to Kate Emma , daughter of Mr . George Alsford , of Choumert-road , Peckham . DOHERTV—SI . MCOE . —On the iGth inst ., at Vernon House ,
VVeston Park , Bath , by special license of the Archbishop of Canterbury , by the Rev . Ernest Cowan , Vicar of Weston , Somerset , General Henry Edward Doherty , C . B ., late of the 14 th Light Dragoons , to Beatrice Katharine Louisa , daughter of the late Rev . II . A . Simcoe , of Penheale , Cornwall , and Wolford , Devonshire .
DEATHS . RAUUITS . —On the 15 th inst ., at Ash Lodge , Forest-hill , William Lawrence , infant son of Mr . C . 1 . Whittuck Rabbits . WOODARD . —On the 15 th inst ., Mr . Edward Woodard , of Billericay , Essex , in his 69 th year .
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Instruction.
27 th inst . The intervening meeting will be devoted to working t ' . ie Fifteen Sections , when Bro . D . Moss , S . D . 1275 , will preside , and be supported by Bros . T . J . Barnes , P . M . 554 , as S . W . ; G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1623 , as J . W . ; and W . Musto , P . M . 1349 ( Preceptor ) , as I . P . M . ; and other eminent brethren and well-known workers . _ Lodge to be opened at seven o ' clock this ( Saturday ) evening .
GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 1 ith inst ., at Masons' Hall Tavern . Bro . Kibble , S . W . 1420 , presided , and was supported by Bros . Parker , as S . W . ; Webster , J . W . ; Sibley , S . D . ; and Nash , I . G . In the absence of Bro . Gooder . ough , through ill-health , Bro . King acted as Secretary . The minutes of the last meeting were
read and confirmed . Bro . White offered himself as a candidate for passing , and was duly entrusted , the lodge being opened in the First Degree . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , the ceremony being beautifully rendered by t ' . ie VV . M . Bro . Cobb was then entrusted , and
the lodge opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . After the lodge had been closed down to the First Degree , Bro . Saul , the able Preceptor , worked the First Section of the First Lecture . The S . W . was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
UNITED STRENGTH CHAPTER ( No . 22 S ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter , for the election of officers for the ensuing year and the transaction of other business , was held on Tuesday evening last , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , when , in the unavoidable absence of Comp . John While , M . E . Z ., the chair was filled by Comp . James Hillhouse , P . Z ., who was supported by
Comps . Robert H . Halford , as H . ; Charles K . Kilhck , J . ; E . Davis , Scribe E . ; A . Timothy , P . S . ; J . Terry , " P . Z ., Secretary to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; George ' H . Edis , Vilett Rolleston , J . Gibbs , H . Paine , J . Woodman , P . Woodman , H . W . Hawes , C . Thomas , Janitor ; and others . The visitors included Comps . A . Morris , P . S . 1 S 1 , and Edward VV . Braine , H . 145 . The minutes of the last convocation having been read
and confirmed , the ballot was opened for Bro . Joseph Bennett , c ,: fi , proposed by Comp . Davies , Scribe E ., and seconded by Comp . James Terry , P . Z . The voting was unanimously in approval , and Bro . Bennett was duly exalted by the M . E . Z ., assisted by his officers , whose working was beyond criticism . The bye-laws of the chapter having been considered , the
election of Principals and ofbcers for the ensuing year was proceeded with , as follows : Comps . Robert H . Halford , M . E . Z . ; Charles K . Killick , H . ; E . Davis , J . ; A . Timothy , Scribe E . ; Hunter , Scribe N . ; Fennes , P . Soj . ; Jas . Terry , P . Z ., Treas . ; and C . Thomas , Janitor . Bv the unanimous vote of the chapter it was resolved to oresent a P . Z . ' s ieweltoComp . While , as a mark of esteem ,
and in recognition of the zeal he had displayed during his term of office as M . E . Z . of the chapter . At the conclusion of the business , the companions and visitors sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided in a style for which this old established and well-appointed hotel has so long been proverbial , and the customary loyal and Royal Arch toasts were duly honoured . A most harmonious and agreeable evening was passed .
MARYPORT . —Nicholson Chapter ( No . 371 ) . — The annual convocation of this chapter , for the purpose of installing the Principals and investing the officers for the ensuing year , was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Eaglesfield-street . Present , M . E . Comps . Thos . Mandale , P . G . A . S .. Z . ; W . Armstrong , P . P . G . D . C , H . ; A . Walters , P . G . D . C , J . ; J . Nicholson , P . G . J .,
P . / .. ; J . Smith , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; F . K . Sewell , P . G . S . ; j . Messenger , P . P . G . Janitor , J . ; J . Raven , J . L . Banks , J . Dodd , D . Bell , P . Dodgson , and several visitors from many of the chapters in the province , amongst whom were M . E . Comps . J . Barr , P . Z . 119 , P . P . G . J . ; E . Tyson , P . Z . 119 , P . P . G . D . C . ; Thos . Atkinson , Z . 119 , P . G . 1 st A . S . After the minutes of the last convocation
were read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bros . Beeby , 317 , and Randall , 1390 , who were accepted and duly exalted to the Supreme Degree . The next business was the installation of the Principals , viz ., Comps . VV . Armstrong , M . E . Z . ; A . Walters , H . ; J . L . Banks , J . ; P . Dodgson , S . E . ; E . G . Mitchell , S . N . ; P . de E . Collin , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . Smith , Org . ; _ J . Messenger , Janitor , The ceremony was performed by Comps . Ban
and Tyson in a ' most impressive and eloquent style . At the close of the proceedings , they received hearty and wellmerited thanks . Only a short time ago the " chief" duties of Royal Arch Masonry for this province devolved upon our late and much lamented Comp . Bowes , who was an honorary r . -. smher of many of the chapters , and , like all good soldiers , was always ready . Those duties have now
fallen to tne hands of Comps . Barr and lyson , and they bid fair to do them ample justice . After hearty ' good wishes had been tendered from chapters 119 and 327 , the chapter was closed in solemn form , after which the companions partook of an excellent dinner at the Senhousc- Arms Hotel , when the loyal and patriotic toasts were well jri ; en and received .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge met at the Windsor Castle Hotel , on the 28 th ult . Among those in attendance were : Bros . Haynes , P . G . S ., W . M . ; Goodall , S . W . ; Lawson , J . W . ; T . C Walls , P . M ., G . S . B . and Sec ; Millis , M . O . ; Potter , Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read
and confirmed , communications apologising for nonattendance were read from Bros . Tisley , P . M . ; Baldwin , P . M . ; and others . Previous to the lodge being closed , Bro . Lawson , J . W ., presented a very handsome and realistic Junior Warden's emblem of office to the lodge . Upon the motion of the VV . M ., avoteof thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . Lawson lor his kindness in presenting the same , and the resolution was ordered to be entered -on the minutes .
Mark Masonry.
The banquet which followed the proceedings was presided over by the VV . M . most genially and ably . "The Health of the Grand Officers" was coupled with the name of Bro . Walls , who duly replied . The toast of " The W . M . " was proposed by the Secretary and briefly responded to by the W . M ., who then gave "The Officers . " This toast having been acknowledged by Bro . Lawson , the proceedings terminated .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 234 ) . —The usual May meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on Saturday last . Bro . G . Clark , jun ., Grand Steward , VV . M ., presided , and was assisted by Bros . H . Lovegrove , I . P . M ., Grand S . of W . ; T . Poore , P . G . I . G . ; C . P . McKay , P . M . ; J . Stevens , P . G . J . O ., P . M . ; M . S . Larlham . P . M . ; G . J . Dunkley , J . W . ; H . Baldwin
P . P . G . D . C , Sec ; J . Holliday , S . O . ; C . J . Axford , J . O . ; R . R . Johnston , S . D . ; and G . Austin , as Tyler . The other brethren present were Bros . E . F . Storr , W . Potter , A . J . Potter , ! . Shilcock , J . Gibbs , J . Abrahams , S . P . Caterson , A . H . O'Donnell , J . B . Clark , J . G . Wyatt , and others . The only visitor was Bro . Haines , 139 . Besides the transaction of formal business , a ballot was
taken for Bro . C . J . Carr , and he was duly advanced , the work being performed by Bro . Clark , the VV . M ., in a manner rarely equalled . A lodge of Royal Ark Mariners was also held , under the presidency of Bro . Poore , P . C . N ., with Bros . H . Lovegrove , P . C . N ., as J . ; C . P . McKay , as S . ; and G . Clark ,
P . C . N ., as Guardian . The W . C . N ., Bro . Baldwin , was unavoidably absent during the business , which consisted of the election of Bros . C . P . McKay as W . C . N . ; H . Lovegrove , as Treasurer ; and Potter , as Warden . Refreshment followed labour , and some good songs were given by Bros . Poore , J . B . Clark , and J . Holliday .
HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 2 S 4 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Seven Sisters Hotel , Page Green , Tottenham , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst . Present : VV . Bros . VV . J . Meek , VV . M . ; H . V . Clements , S . W . ; E . J . Lewis , J . W . ; P . Dunbar , M . O . ; J . D . Birkis , S . O . ; A . G . Fidler , J . O . ; A . P . Little , Treas . ; VV . Farquharsan , Sec . ; P . Gilling , S . D . ; F . Wheelhouse .
I . G . ; J . Very , Tyler ; J . Oddy , J . Garrod , Rev . C , Roberts , and E . Holt . Visitors : Bro . VV . Beasely , VV . M . 199 . The lodge was also honoured by the presence from Grand Lodge ot Bro . James Stevens , P . G . J . O ., and who is also an honorary member of this lodge . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read , approved of and confirmed . The
business of the evening was to advance ( aire ad y approved ) , Bro . E . Holt , 754 , and to ballot for and if approved advance Bro . the Rev . C H . Roberts , 706 ; the ballot having proved unanimous in the reverend brother ' s favour , the two brethren were then advanced in the most perfect manner to the Mark Masters Degree . The next business was to elect a VV . M . and a Treasurer for the
ensuing year , and also to appoint an Audit Committee and to elect a Tyler . The Senior Warden , Bro . H . V . Clements , was unanimously elected as Master ; Bro . A . P . Little , as Treas . ; Bros . Birkin , Fidler , and Gilling to the Audit Committee ; Bro . Very as Tyler . Proposed by the S . W ., and seconded by the J . W ., that Bro . Greenwood of Craft Lodge , No . 1237 , may be
advanced to the Mark Masters Degree at next meeting . Proposed by the Treasurer , and seconded b y the M . O ., that Bro . Beasely , VV . M . No . 199 , Mark Lodge , may become . a joining member at the meeting of the lodge in July next . Proposed by the M . O ., Bro . Penrose Dunbar , seconded by the J . W ., Bro . E . J . Lewis , and concurred in by all the brethren , that a jewel of the value of £ s ss . j be presented
to the retiring VV . M ., for the very able manner in which he has performed the duties of Master since the consecration of the lodge in July last . . To his untiring zeal for Mark Masonry , and his indefatigable exertions towards the Mark Lodge of which he is about to retire from the chair , are the main causes of that lodge ' s prosperity . At its formation , ten months ago , there were only eight members ; now
there are over twenty , and it is bidding fair shortly to become one of the most popular and harmonious lodges of the kingdom . In fact , all the officers of the lodge have paid such attention to their duties that they have mastered their offices completely , thereby earning the laudable terms of expression from Mark Masons of long standing that they are second to none .
BRIGHTON . —Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 75 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Pavilion , on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at six o'clock p . m ., for the purpose of advancing Bro . Richard Willard , M . M . 732 , son of our much esteemed Bro . F . Willard , Treas . 1 G 4 , who was unanimously elected ; also to move and approve a vote of sympathy and condolence to our
much respected Bro . Geo . Smith , P . G . J . O ., P . P . G . J . W . ; P . M ., Treas ., & c , in his sad bereavement , viz ., the loss of his dear wife , who was much respected b y the brethren of Brighton and Sussex for her general geniality , charity ^ and good feling towards all who came in contact with her . The vote was very ably proposed by Bro . J . Pearson , P . M ., seconded by Bro . j . Harrison , P . M ., and
unanimously agreed to , " That a letter be compiled by the Secretary , and sent to Bro . Geo . Smith , expressing the sentiments and feelings of the brethren . " The following officers and brethren were present : Bro . J . Harrison , P . M ., & c , who very kindly and ably acted VV . M ., in the absence of Bro . VV . T . Clarke , VV . M ., from whom a letter was read , expressing his inability to be present in consequence of being so far distant , viz .,
Newcastle-on-Tyne ; also his deep sympathy with Bro . Geo . Smith in his trouble ; Bros . S . Peters , S . W . ; T . Cable , J . W . ; R . Paige , M . O . ; C Golding , as S . O . ; H . W . G . Abell , as j-O . ; R . Y . B . Powell , S . D . ; H . VV . Bedford , as J . D . ; H . VV . Charrington , as Chap . ; E . Bridges , Sec ; R . B . Higham , as I . G . ; Thomas Hughes , Tyler ; J . Pearson , P . M . ; S . R . Legg , P . M . ; R . Willard , and others .
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ERITH . —St . John and St . Paul Conclave ( No . 122 ) . —A conclave of the knights of the above took p lace on Tuesday evening last , at the Prince of Wales Hotel . V , E . and Prefect Sir Knight Flaxman Spnrrell , M . P ., pre-
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siding , supported by Eminent Sir Knight VV . Gibson , as V . E . ; Sir Knight J . Elliott , J . C ; Sir Knight Capt . J . G . Chillingworth , H . P . ; Sir Knight A . H . Bateman , Treas . ; and Sir Knight J . G . Marsh , P . G . S . G ., and P . G . Architect , Recorder , pro . tern . The conclave having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous one confirmed , the ballot was taken for the following brethren , viz ., Bros . C . Coupland , P . M .
913 , and P . P . G J . W . Kent ; A . Penfold , P . M . 913 , and P . P . G . P . S . ( Chapter ) Kent ; G . R . Stone , P . M . St . John and St . Paul ; E . Bigg , 44 ; J . P . Keddle ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The result being unanimous , fJros . Biggs and Jolly , the only candidates present , were , with the usual formalities , installed as Sir Knights . Sir Knight Bright was also received , after ballot , as a joining member . It was then resolved , on the motion of Sir Knight Lemon .
That the names ot all candidates for installation be proposed at one conclave , and balloted for at the following one , " after which the conclave was closed in due form . The banquet was simply superb , the wines being of the choicest brands , and the whole service perfection . In response to the toast of "The Gtand Senate and Council , " eloquently proposed by the M . P . S ., Sir Knght Marsh said he did not intend to inflict a long speech upon
them , but must thank them most heartily for their cordial reception of the toast . As regarding the Grand Officers , he felt proud to say that they were most earnest and excellent administrators of the laws and customs of the Order , and he had had , and felt proud of it , the honour of having been acquainted with the M . I . G . S ., Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., for many years . Their distinguished head was a zealous Mason , and always in the right place . Of their
M . E . G . Viceroy , the Hon . VV . T . Orde-Powlett , and Sir Knight Ellison Macartney , M . P ., G . S . G ., he could not speak too highly . All were well chosen for good suit and service rendered to the Order , and he trusted they would be spared for many years yet to aid and assist it in its upward and onward progress . He spoke with feelings of regret at the great loss they had received a few years ago by the death of Bro . Little , who was a most enthusiastic lover of
the Degree , and concluded by saying he believed there was a grand future for it of progress , usefulness , and prosperity . Sir Knight Chillingworth then proposed the toast of " The Most Puissant Sovereign , " saying that the gavel had been placed in his hands for a few moments for thai purpose . The knights present knew how well their M . P . S . worked for their comfort and prosperity , and also how well he filled the position he now held as the
head cf that table . They knew how excellently he worked the Degree in conclave , and how good a Mason he was in every way , having attained a high position in the Province of Kent through a zeal and love for the Craft not often evinced . He asked them to drink the toast heartily . The M . P . S ., in reply , thanked Sir Knight Chillingworth for his flattering remarks , and the knights for so cordially receiving them . All that he had done had been bv the
assistance of the other officers , especiall y Sir Knight Chillingworth ; and he trusted throughout his year of office so to carry out the duties of his position as to meet with their approbation when he vacated it to one more worthy . He only asked them to work together and make the conclave both a prosperous and strong one . " The Newly-elected Knights" were then toasted , and suitably returned thanks .
"The Health of Sir Knight Chillingworth , as Intendent General ( pro tern . ) for the District , " was drunk with enthusiasm , and , in reply , he said their M . P . S . had spoken very kindly of his efforts for the success of the conclave , and as one of the original founders of it , he could only say that it would always De his most earnest endeavour to keep it up to the high position it now held . They had selected and installed two brethren that night , who he
believed would be an honour to them , and he believed that there was a bright future before the conclave , especially as he knew that the other four candidates would certainly join them at their next meeting . Their M . P . S . had spoken of him as Intendent General ; that was the position he was placed in temporarily by the Grand Intendent General , who he hoped would be present himself at their conclave in August next . He concluded by thanking them for the toast .
I lie next toast was that of "Ihe M . E . Eusebius , " to which Sir Knight Gibson responded . He believed the conclave had a bright and happy future before it . The proceedings then closed , and the Sir Knights wended their several ways after a most enjoyable evening .
Births ,Marriages And Deaths.
Births , Marriages and Deaths .
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BIRTHS . BATTING . —On the 24 th ult ., the wife of James Batting , of Great Marlow , and Bedford Chambers , Southampton-street , Strand , solicitor , prematurely of a daughter —stillborn . SHAW . —On the iGth inst ., at Brayard ' s-road , Rye-lane , Peckham , the wife of Mr . George Frederic Shaw , of a daughter .
MARRIAGES . ENSOR—ALSKORD . —On the 13 th inst ., at All Saints ' Church , Peckham , Jonathan George , son of Mr . Geo . Ensor , of Prince's-street , Westminster , to Kate Emma , daughter of Mr . George Alsford , of Choumert-road , Peckham . DOHERTV—SI . MCOE . —On the iGth inst ., at Vernon House ,
VVeston Park , Bath , by special license of the Archbishop of Canterbury , by the Rev . Ernest Cowan , Vicar of Weston , Somerset , General Henry Edward Doherty , C . B ., late of the 14 th Light Dragoons , to Beatrice Katharine Louisa , daughter of the late Rev . II . A . Simcoe , of Penheale , Cornwall , and Wolford , Devonshire .
DEATHS . RAUUITS . —On the 15 th inst ., at Ash Lodge , Forest-hill , William Lawrence , infant son of Mr . C . 1 . Whittuck Rabbits . WOODARD . —On the 15 th inst ., Mr . Edward Woodard , of Billericay , Essex , in his 69 th year .