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Ferguson , P . Z ., who said thatall present would sympathise with Comp . Chatfield , the M . E . Z . elect , in his illness , and sincerely regret his absence . Comp . Fooks , I . P . Z ., in response , said he had _ to sincerely thank the companions for their kindness during the past year , and expressed the hope that as a P . Z . he would be able to render good service to the chapter . On

behalf of his colleagues and himself he returned thanks for the manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . If anything could be an encouragement to a companion to do his duty , it was the kindly spirit in which his efforts were met .

Comps . E . Y . Jolliffe , H . 1104 , and T . C . Walls , P . P . G . Soj ., responded for "The Visitors , " expressing their gratification at the flourishing state of the chapter , and their thanks for the hospitable reception accorded them . " The Officers" having been given , the Janitor ' s toast closed an enjoyable meeting .

BOLTON . —Chapter of Concord ( No . 37 ) . —The regular meeting ot this chapter was held on Monday , the 16 th instant , in the Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Comps . J . Brown , Z . ; J . Booth , H . ; J . Hardcastle , J . ; J . Newton , Prov . Asst . G . Scribe E ., S . E . ; J . W . Poyntz , S . N . ; J . Naylor , P . S . ; W . Forrest , ist A S . ; J . W . Thompson , 2 nd A . S . ; T . Murphey , Steward ; T .

Higson , Prov . G . Janitor , Janitor ; T . Barnes and W . H . Lomax . Also as visitors : Comps . J . H . Sillitce , Prov . G . H . ; A . Clegg , Prov . G . J . ; N . Nicholson , P . Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; and W . Cooper , Prov . Asst . G . D . of C . The chapter was opened , and the minutes having been read and confirmed , the Principals and other officers for the ensuing year were duly elected , and were severally

inducted into their respective offices by Comps . Sillitoe and Nicholson , viz : Comps . J . Booth , Z . J . Hardcastle , H . ; J . VV . Poyntz , J . ; J . Newton , S . E . ; J . Naylor , S . N . ; W . Forrest , P . S . ; J . VV . Thompson , ist A . S . ; S . H . Shorrock , 2 nd A . S . ; G . P . Brockbank , Treasurer ; T . Murphey , Org . ; T . Barnes , Steward ; and T . Higson , Janitor . Three candidates for exaltation were balloted

for and unanimously elected , and two of them , Bros . F . W . Broadbent and G . E . Greenhalgh , being in attendance were admitted and exalted by the newly-installed ist Principal , Comp . J . Booth , in a highly creditable manner . The duties of P . S . were also exceedingly well performed by the newly-invested P . S ., Comp . W . Forrest . A cordial vote of thanks was tendered to Comps . Sillitoe and Nicholson for their attendance and services rendered to the

chapter . In acknowledging the vole of thanks , Comp . Sillitoe complimented the chapter on the admirable manner in which the ceremony of exaltation had been conducted by the new officers . "Heaity good wishes" were expressed by the visiting companions , and the business being concluded , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the social board , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant hour was passed .

CHICHESTER—Cyrus Chapter ( No . 3 8 ) . — The installation meeting of this chapter , which was postponed from March in consequence of the absence of the M . E . Z ., who attended H . R . H . the Duke of Cambridge at Berlin on the occasion of the funeral of the late Emperor of Germany , took place on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., in the Council Chamber . The meeting , being an emergency

one , was simply to instal the Principals and invest the officers , who were as follows : Comps . Lieut .-Col . Lord Algernon Gordon Lennox , M . E . Z . ; Sir R . G . Raper , H . ; W . Barrett , ] . ; H . E . Breach , S . E . ; A . Buquet , S . N . ; G . Smith , P . Z , Treas . ; O . N . Wyatt , P . Z ., P . Soj . ; and W . A . Beatson , Janitor . After the meeting the companions adjourned to a banquet

at the Dolphin Hotel , the M . E . Z . presiding . The usual loyal and other toasts were duly honoured . The proceedings were characterised by an absence of formality , which caused the meeting , though not largely attended , to be one ol the red-letter days in Royal Arch Masonry , the noble Chairman adding considerably to the success by his geniality and evident desire to promote the pleasure of those piesent .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 13 th inst ., Comp . W . B . Cowman , P . G . P . S ., Z ., in the chair , when there were present Comps . Geo . Dalrymple , P . G . H ., as H . ; Chas . Gowan , P . G . Stwd ., J . ; J . T . Ray , P . G . D . C , S . E . ; F . Hodgson , P . P . G . Swd . Br ., S . N . ; W . Bewlay , P . P . G . D . C ., Treis . ; W . C . Johns , P . S . ; T . Brakenridge ,

Assist . Soj . ; J . Casson , Janitor ; John Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . ; Thomas Atkinson , P . Z ., P . P . Asst . G . Soj . ; Rev . James Anderson , P . P . G . Chap . ; R . Tyson , VV . H . Bewlay , S . Hinde , A . Ashmore , R . Shepherd , J . S . Moffat , Thomas Allinson , and others . The minutes were read and confirmed , and three candidates balloted for . Bio . J . Thompson being in attendance was exalted to the Supreme Degree , and , there being nothing further , the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

GRAND MASTER'S LODGE . —This distinguished lodge met at the Masonic Hall , Red Lionsquare , Holborn , on the 4 th inst . Among those in attendance we noticed Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., P . D . M ., in the chair , in the absence , through a severe domestic bereavement , of Bro . W . Roebuck , D . M . ; the Rev . R N Saunderson , S . W . ; Lord Saltoun , VV . M . elect ; Alfred Williams , P . G . M . O ., J . W . ; the Rev . T . Robinson , M . A .,

r . y . ^ nap ., L-nap > . ; v . Davison , P . G . T ., Treas . ; F . Binckes , P . G . VV G . Sec , acting Sec . ; T . Cubitt , M . O . ; £ n ' SriT'w P- *? °° ' '' s - B - Wilson > J- D- T- - Walls , I j G . ; Manwarmg and Mildred , Stewards ; Capt . Philips , P . D . M . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , P . G W P . D . M ; Dr Coffin , M . D ., P . G . S . B . ; H ^ ' LardS P . S . G . D . ; and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., & c , ably installed the Right Hon . Bro . Lord Saltoun as W . M . for the year ensuing . The following appointments then took place : Bros , the Rev . R , N . Saunderson , D . M . ; Alfred Williams , S . VV ; T . Cubitt , J . W . ; Spice , M . O . ; C . H . Driver , S . O . ; C . Stephens , J . O . ; the Rev . T .

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Robinson , Chap , ; F . Davison , Treas . ; R . Berridge , Sec . ; Cooper , R . of M . ; S . B . Wilson , S . D . ; T . C . Walls , J . D . ; Manwaring , I . G . ; Mildred and H . J . Lardner , Stewards ; and Mills , Tyler . The sum of 20 guineas was voted to the Mark Benevolent Fund . The sum of 20 guineas was also voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , to be divided and placed on the respective lists of

Bros . C . F . Matier and T . C . Walls , as Stewards at the Centenary Festival . The sum of five guineas was also unanimously voted to the " Poore Testimonial Fund . " The report of the Audit Committee having been read and adopted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed .

"The Health of the Worshipful Master " having been honoured , Bro . Lord Saltoun , in reply , expressed his great obligations to the brethren who had done him ( he honour of electing him W . M . of the Grand Master ' s Lodge of Mark Masons . He had journeyed many miles to be present that afternoon , and hs had been exceedingly impressed with the

manner in which the ceremony of installation had been performed by Kro . Matier . He ( the speaker ) was a Scotch Mason , and it had touched him most deeply to experience the kindness with which he had been everywhere received by the English brethren . He had been asked to join the Mark Degree under the English Constitution , and he felt greatly complimented that that honour had been extended

to him . In conclusion , he said that he would do his utmost to enhance the prosperity of the Degree , and particularly to evince his gratitude in every possible way to the brethren of the Grand Mark Master ' s Lodge for having accorded to him the great privilege of presiding over their distinguished

body . The other toasts followed , and were most heartily received by" the brethren , and suitably acknowledged by the respective recipients . The proceedings throughout reflected the highest credit upon the executive .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER . —( No . 3 ) . — This eld and flourishing chapter met at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on the 13 th instant . Among those present Bros . Lieut .-Col . Gardner , 30 ° , M . VV . S . ; Berkley , Prelate ; Capt . J . E . Anderson , 30 , 1 st General ; G . Graveley , 30 , 2 nd General ; VV . Paas , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Lieut . T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; W .

Brown Kidder , G . M . ; H . J . Lardner , 30 ° , Raphael ; Capt . Stjhwasser , 30 , Capt . of the Guard ; Dr . Coffin , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; F . parvin , P . M . W . S . ; Lieut . Bassano , Lieut . J . Hawkins , Lieut . N . Prower , M . A . ; Grimwood , VV . Maple , VV . W . Codd , Hayworth , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . VV .

Hay-Hilton , and it proving to be unanimous he was impressively inducted into the Degree by the M . W . S . Bro . Berkley was elected as M . W . S ,, Bro . VV . Paas re-elected as Treasurer , and Bro . Austin as Sentinel . A . Past Sovereign's jewel having been voted the M . VV . S ., the sum of two guineas was unanimously voted to the Thomas Poore testimonial . The Recorder having reported to the chapter the death of the wife of ill . Bro . VV . Roebuck ,

31 c . P . M . W . W ., it was unanimously resolved that a letter of condolence be presented to III . Bro . Roebuck . Letters pleading inability to attend were read from Bios . Roebuck , Charles Btlton , Capt . Williamson , J . P . ; H . Sandeman , 33 ° ; Profcssor Lott , 30 ° ; Aldridge , Gibbes , and others . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adj jurned to the Cafe Royal where a most excellent banquet was provided by 111 . Bro . Nicol , 30 ' The usual toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening was spent .

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

Rosicrucian Society of England .

METROPOLITAN COLLEGE .-The obligatory annual convocation of this college was held on the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , I 6 A , Great Queen-slreet , W . C , when there were present M . W . Frater Dr . VV . R . Woodman , M . D ., IX " , S . M . ; R . W . Frater Robert Roy , S ° , M . T . ; V . W . Frater T . C . Walls , D . M . T . ; R . W . Fratres VV . S . Ferguson , S ° , P . M . T . ; J . Lewis Thomas ,

IX , P . M . T . ; E . H . Thiellay , S ° , P . M . T . ; John Collinson , S ?; V . W . Fratres Eugene Street , Dr . T . W . Coffin , B . A . Smith , as Ancients ; Rev . T . W . Lemon , Chap . ; R . W . Frater S . L . M . Mathers , 8 ° , as C . of N . ' s ; VV . Fratres Nelson Prower , J . N . Frye , H . P . Haye , George Gregory , R . W . Frater Dr . Wynn Westcott , Hon . IXS ., Sec . ; R . W . Frater C . F . Matier , Past S . M . Scotia , a

Visitor ; and G . Harrison , Assistant Acoljte . The Mystic Circle was duly formed , and the Chain of Union rendered complete . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Secretary read letters of regret for non-attendance from Fratres Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Hughan , Irwin , Lambett , Dodd , Peek , Mason , Hunter , Buhner , and Norris . Fratres W . G . Lemon ,

T . B . Whytehead , Glynes were unavoidably absent . The accounts were audited and found correct by Fratres R . Ray and S . L . Mathers , and showed that the receipts and interest on deposit were £ iS 4 s . 6 d . The expenditure was £ 37 , including several extraordinary items : —one being the expenses of greeting the Fratres of the United States , America , another being the

purchase of complimentary jewels . The balance in hand was £ 4 8 15 s . 3 d . The S . M . then presented to V . W . Frater Robeit Roy the jewel cf honour , awarded to him for the excellence of his working of the Master ' s chair during the past year . The Secretary read a letter from R . W . Frater Hughan , P . S . S . M ., complimenting Frater Roy . R . W . Frater Robert Roy suitably responded to the presentation .

Bro . the Rev . R . Peek , proposed by R . W . Frater Cuthbert Peek , P . S . S . M ., and seconded by the Secretary , was unanimously elected a member of the college , and having been duly prepared was conducted by R . W . Frater S . L . M . Mathers , and was eloquently advanced to the Grade of Zelator by the M . of the T . The S . M . conferred the secret

knowledge . V . W . Frater'I . C . Walls proposed "That the election of Master of the Temple do in future take place in January , and the installation in April ; " R . W . Frater John Collinson seconded . R . W . Frater Jas . Lewis Thomas objected to changing the ancient landmarks . The S . M . said that the rule had been made by the founder and

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reconstitutor of the society after long consideration , and that he considered the rule as it stands preferable to the new proposal . The Secretary remarked that there had been for years a tacit agreement that fratres who had for several years been on the roll of officers , should be moved progressively upwards ; so that the Deputy Master for the time being always knew the day when he would be elected

and installed Master , if he attended for that purpose ji was also understood that if the D . M . did not attend , ' make a special arrangement , he would be passed over . A long discussion ensued . When the question was put the majority abstained from voting , an j the numbers were—For the proposal , 3 ; against , .. so the proposal was lost . V . W . Frater T . C . Walls then unanimouslelected Master of the

was y Temple and the S . M ., Dr . Woodman , was unanimously re-elected Treasurer of the college . All the fratres below the S ° having withdrawn , the S . M . installed R . W . Frater T . C , Walls , S ° , and placed him in the chair . After re-admissiori of the fraters , the M . of the T . invested R . W . Frater John Collinson , D . M . ; R . W . Frater W . Wynn West , cott , M . B . Secretary and ist Ancient ; V . W . Frater

H . J . Laidner , 2 nd Ancient ; R . W . Frater S . L . M . Mathers , 3 rd Ancient ; V . W . Fratres George Cockle " 4 th Ancient ; T . VV . Coffin , 5 th Ancient ; William Ackland , Cth Ancient ; Webster Glynes , 7 th Ancient ; VV , Fratres VV . G . Lemon , Precentor ; Rev . T . VV . Lemon Conductor of N . ' s ; J . J . Thomas , Chaplain and Org . . ' Eugene E . Street , Torch Bearer ; Jones Parry , Herald '

William Lake , Medallist ; Nelson Prower , Guardian ; and Frater John Gilbert , Acolyte . At the conclusion of the business , the Mystic Circle was dissolved , and the chain of union rendered imperfect until again completed by the power of the mystic word . The next convocation will be held on Thursday , July 12 th . Brethren desirous of admission should appl y by letter to the "Secretary , " 306 , Camden-road , London , N .

Freemasons And The Children Of Margate.

FREEMASONS AND THE CHILDREN OF MARGATE .

The Freemasons of Margate are evidently of opinion that the aged people of the town should not solely benefit by their generosity , and , having recently entertained them at the Foresters' Hall , they determined that the poorer children of the town should also have their treat . Accordingly a number of tickets were issued , chiefly through the various day schools in the town , for a tea and

entertainment , which was duly carried to a successful issue on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Royal Assembly Rooms . The tea was fixed for five o ' clock , and punctually at that time the 500 children , with the exception of a few late ones , were seated at the 14 long tables which filled the room , Grace having been said by the Chaplain of the Union Lodge , Bro . the Rev . W . Taylor Jones , and sung by the

children , the attack was commenced on , the slices of bread and butter and of breed and jam which had been placed on every child ' s plate . This was kept up vigorously , and the reserves of bread and jam and cake—of which articles half-a-pound had been allowed to each child by thecaterer , Mr . Hume—were rapidly demolished . The eatables were accompanied by a liberal supply of tea , and as the mugs

had been brjught by the children ihemselves there was a great variety cf receptacles for it , although a number oi the mugs presented to the children at a similar gatheiing last year were conspicuous . During the progress of ihe tea a band , under the direction of Mr . J . Moore , discoursed selections of music , the time of the livelier portion btin ^ marked by the feet of the children , who now and then

paused in their work to join in some popular refiain with which they were acquainted . Grace having been sung at the conclusion of the meal , and the children having relieved themselves by cheering , Mr . Bert Knott , of Ramsgate , went through some feats of legerdemain . Borrowing a lady ' s handkerchief , he caused it , with the help of one of the youthful audience , to appear

in a number of pieces , which he afterwards made into a long strip . This created much amusement , which was turned to wonder when alter tiling from a magic blunderbuss the handkerchief was discovered entire i . i the centre of a lemon . Not content with this , he next burnt the handkerchief , but , with the ability peculiar to conjurers , finally restored it whole . Mr . Knott next introduced four figures ,

by means of which he gave a specimen of his really clever ventriloquiiin . The appearance of the figures was greeted with screams of laughter by the children , and the entertainment apparently afforded them much amusement . Ihe room , however , being large , and the children not IK ' - !? accustomed to restrain the use of their lungs , much of the dialogue was lost . , .

Next came the exhibition of a number of dissolving views by Mr . Robertson . The s'ides comprised a number it places in Germany , some sea scenes , a quantity of excellent chromographs , and varLus comij scenes . These latter , with their rapid transitions , caused much delight . VVnii the views were being exhi jited , Mrs . Jones Lane ren . |? appropriate selections on the pianoforte , the childre variou

occasionally joining in the music and sing ing choruses with the utmost vigour . . The evening ' s enjoyment was then broug ht to a clo > and on leaving each of the children received a prize paci and an orange . ... j The children were waited upon at tea by the fair ) ihes members of the lodge , while the following ladies a gentlemen were among those present : Ihe Kev . Lloyd , the Rev . J . James , the Rev . R . Allen , Mr ., H- " " J J "' = « = v . j . janica , me i \ cv . i \ . < -in > - » , — --, ,,, . and ftin »

Marshall , J . P ., Mr . F . W . Willett , W . M ., Willett , the Rev . W . Taylor Jones , Mr . H . Wootton , »»• and Miss Goodyear , Mr . C . D . Smith , Mr . G . Masu , i »» Masu , Madame Daunou , Miss Daunou , Mr . A . and ' Wootton , Mr . E . Crosoer , Mr . and Mrs . Healing . ' ' Miles , Mr . and Mrs . VV . Jones Lane , Mr . Lewis , J" j ' Miss Leivis , Mr . and Mrs . W . J . Clarke , Mr . and Mrs . J Fagg , Mr . and . Mrs . F . Perry , Miss Perry , Mr . J- i , £ jun ., Mr . and Mrs . H . Manning , Mr . and M . y ' r Henning , Mr . T . Pearce , Mr . W . Bentley , jun ., ueut .-Bamber . Mr . and Mrs . I . Moore . Mr . and Mrs . J- D »

hurst , Mr . and Mrs . \ V . Hearsey , Mr . E . H . ^ " ^' les , F . Stanley , Mr . and Mrs . j . Thurston , Mrs . VV . S « . Mr ., Mrs ., and Miss Tannenbaum , Mr . G . W . Speth , ' Brown , Mr . W . Crawford , Mrs . and Miss A knurs 1 ' W . B . Reeve , Mr . F . Watt , Mr . and Mrs . J . " ^' tane r , Jackson , Mr . H . D . Reeve , Mrs . Phipps , Mrs . U = MrS , Mrs . and Miss Pointon , Mr . Sutton , and Mr . anu E . L . Dixson .