Freemasonry In Hampshire.

FREEMASONRY IN HAMPSHIRE .

The annual meeting of the Royal Arch Freemasons of the province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight was held at the Masonic Hall , Winchester , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., under the presidency of the M . E . Comp . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., the Prov . G . Sup . There was a large attendance of companions of the Order from all parts of the united

province . In the unavoidable absence of Comp . C . E . Deacon ( the 2 nd G . Principal ) , Comp . W . Hickman ( Past G . P . ) was requested to fill that position , and Comp . E . Booth acted as 3 rd G . P . The P . G . Sup . addressed some appropriate remarks to the

companions , having particular reference to their duties in this degree of Freemasonry , and their relation to Craft Masonry . The following companions were appointed officers of Prov . G , Chapter for the ensuing year : Comp . C . E . Deacon ... 2 nd G . P .

„ H . Abraham ... 3 rd G . P . , „ W . Hickman ... G . S . E . „ S . Everett > ... G . S . N . „ W . Bemister ... G . P . S .

„ A . Coles G . 1 st Asst . ditto . „ J . Wallingford ' ... G . 2 nd ditto . „ M . E . Frost G . Treas . „ W . H . Ford G . Reg . „ G . Green G . Sword-Bearer . „ T . Stopher G . Standard-Bearer . „ J . J . Hare G . Dir . of Cers .

On Thursday evening , the 13 th inst ., the Royal Gloucester Lodge of Craft Masonsat Southampton , on entering upon the hundredth year of its existence , was honoured by a visit from the R . W . the Prov . Grand Master of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., with his officers . There was a very full attendance of the

brethren , including many of the leaders in Masonry in Southampton , and from Winchester , Portsmouth , Gosport , Cowcs , and the New Forest Lodge . The W . M . of the lodge , Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , having delivered the lecture in the first degree , placed before the Prov . Grand Master for his perusal the Athol warrant of the lodge , and after

lodge duties were concluded , expressed a hope that when the centenary was celebrated , the P . G . M . would not only come again to Southampton , but interest himself to secure the presence on so interesting an occasion of some of the officers , past and present , of Grand Lodge . Bro . J . R . Stebbing intimated that his researches

into the lodge-books and documents , with the object of preparing a brief history for presentation at the centenary , convinced him that it would be found full of interest and of incidents such as but few lodges in England could boast of . The Prov . G . Master , humorously referring to the warrants under which the lodge had acted , said its

fathers were more successful in serving two masters than fell to the lot of many , and they might have been placed in an awkward fix half a century ago by authority saying , "Which king , Bezonian ? Speak or die ! " The W . M ., however , assured him when the fiat went forth that Athol Masons should not meet in York lodges , and York Masons should

not meet in Athol lodges , and lodges werercquired to elect under which warrant they would rule and to give up the other , the Royal Gloucester managed to retain both . ( Cheers and laughter . ) It was thus enabled to illustrate the universality and the true brotherhood of the Craft . Several other references of a purely Masonic

character were also made , and the Master congratulated on the way in which the lodge is worked . The exceedingly pleasant and highly-successful manner in which the brethren entered on this very interesting year gives good hope for believing that the centenary will be celebrated in a manner ' befitting so pleasant an event .

Cheshire Educational Masonic Institution.

CHESHIRE EDUCATIONAL MASONIC INSTITUTION .

On Tuesday evening , the 28 th ult ., the Birkenhead Theatre had one of its grand levee' nights , and was attended by nearly all the rank and fashion of the Cheshire side . The occasion , wc need hardly say , was no ordinary one , being in aid of the funds of the above useful Institution—one of the worthiest

that could arouse the sympathies . or evoke the eleemosynary aid of the generous public . The performance commenced with Maddison Morton's screaming farce , " To Paris and back for Five Pounds , " in which the several characters were admirably sustained by brethren of various lodges . Bro . T . Earl Hignett , W . M . 537 , illustrated the

exaggerated burlesque character of Mr . Samuel Snozzlc in his usual humorous and talented manner , and Bro . R . T . Parkinson made a capital Markham ; while Bro . S . Pearson as Lieut . Spike , R . N ., Bro . W . C . Bcggs as Superintendent , Bro . Wilson as the Waiter , Mr . Percy B . Gooch as Detective Pounce , and Mr . H . N . Hill as Spriggins , were equally well placed . Miss Dacre personated the

Cheshire Educational Masonic Institution.

heroine of the piece with good effect . When the curtain rose a second time , it was to introduce Mr . and Mrs . Howard Paul , whose world-renowned impersonations of character are too well known to render comment necessary . The entertainment

concluded with Bro . C . H . Duval's appearance in his popular " Odds and Ends , " which he has so successfully given in Liverpool during the last five or six weeks . The result will no doubt leave a handsome sum to the Institution above-named .

On Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., the annual Court of Governors was held at the Crewe Arms Hotel , Crewe , which was numerously attended by the brethren of the Province , and presided over by Bro . Wilbraham Egerton , M . P .., P . P . J . G . W . The business of the day was to accept the Treasurer ' s

accounts and report , and we are glad to see this infant Institution in so prosperous a condition , it having the sum of ^ 1340 17 s . 7 d . of invested capital , after providing education and advancement in life for no less than 19 orphan children during the past year .

Seven additional candidates presented themselves , and were all elected , making 26 recipients of this fund for the current year . This additional expenditure will we doubt not rouse the brethren of the Province to extra exertions for so noble a cause .

Consecration Of The Friars Lodge No. I349.

CONSECRATION OF THE FRIARS LODGE No . I 349 .

This new lodge was consecrated at the Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars , Citv , on Wednesday , the 19 th inst . Bro . James Terry ^ P . P . G . S . B . of Herts , P . M . 228 , was the officer selected by the acting G . M . to perform the ceremony . At the appointed time , the usual preliminaries having been gone

through , he took the chair as W . M ., and he was supported by Bros . S . Foxall , P . M ., as S . W . ; J . Nunn , P . M ., as J . W . ; Wright , P . M ., as I . G . ; T . J . Barnes , P . M ., as D . C ; Dawson , as Organist . The beautiful ceremony of consecration was then most ably given and correctly performed before a large assemblage of the . brethren ; after which , Bro . T . J .

Barnes , P . M ., presented Bro . Thomas Foxall , W . M .-dcsignate , for installation to Bro . J . Terry , who in a faultless manner installed him the first W . M . in the presence of a Board of Installed Masters , composed of twenty-one brethren . Bro . T . Foxall , W . M . appointed and invested as his officers Bros . W . Musto , S . W . ; W . Hogg , J . W . ;

Willden , Treas . ; E . T . Reed , P . M ., Sec ; P . Stevens , S . D . ; V . Stevens , J . D . ; Johnston , I . G . ; and Verry , Tyler . The usual addresses were then delivered , and when concluded hearty applause proved how well the worl . 'ing was appreciated . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously "That a vote of thanks be given to Bro .

James Terry for his kindness in performing the ceremonies of consecration and installation in such an admirable manner , and that the same be entered on the lodge minute book ; and that he be elected an honorary member of the lodge . " Bro . J . Terry , in a suitable reply , acknowledged the vote and compliments paid .

The services of the Organist , Bro . Dawson , were acknowledged by a vote of thanks , the same to be entered on the minute book . Bro . Dawson expressed his gratitude and thanks for this compliment . Several joining members were proposed and some candidates for initiation at the next lodge meeting .

The lodge was then closed , and by its warrant it is empowered to hold its regular meetings on the third Wednesday of each month . We cannot refrain from expressing the great pleasure , delight , and satisfaction all felt who were present at this consecration and installation meeting . Never were the ceremonies of consecration

and installation better done by any one . The musical arrangements were good . The vessels for corn , wine , and oil were kindly lent by Grand Lodge , and in every detail care was taken to render the ceremonies complete . An excellent banquet was served tinder the superintendence of the host , whose exertions were

to make all happy and comfortable , and in which he succeeded . The usual toasts were given , and the brethren separated , well pleased with the enjoyments of what will be considered a red-letter day in Masonry . Amongst the large number who were present , besides those named , were Bros . J . R . Sheen ( P . M .

201 ) , C . Payne ( G . T ., P . M . 27 ) , E . Hughes ( P . M . 217 ) , F . Walters ( P . M 73 , W . M . 1309 ) , 11 . Chown ( 831 ) , W . Andrews ( 1076 ) , Huggett ( 61 ) , R . W . Newman ^ 23 ;) , W . Thorpe ( 217 ) , S . Chown ( 65 ) , W . Hallctt ( 781 ) , J . Newton ( P . M . 1 74 ) , N . B . Hcadon ( Sec . 1287 ) , W . J . Helps ( P . M . 781 ) , Barnard ( P . M . 781 ) , R . Mills ( 217 ) , J . Holt ( 730 , J .

Miller ( 174 ) , J . Buhner ( 174 ) , J . Gaywood ( 206 ) , T , F . Huggins ( S . W . iS ) , J . Hay ward ( 946 ) , G . Parson ( 211 ) , J . Bowley ( 781 ) , C . Roustan ( 903 ) , J ; J . Bevct ( 554 ) , T . Shorcy ( 831 ) , J . M . Kinncll ( 87 ) , H . Morrison ( J . W . 554 ) , W . II . Myers ( 820 ) , E . Coombcs ( 554 ) , G . Price ( 933 ) , T . Austin ( 903 ) , J . Dunstan ( 174 ) , & c .

Consecration Of St. David's Mark Lodge, No.2$ (S.C.), Llandudno.

CONSECRATION OF ST . DAVID'S MARK LODGE , No . 2 $ ( S . C . ) , LLANDUDNO .

The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland , having been pleased to grant a warrant for a new Mark Lodge at Llandudno , to be attached to the Province of Lancashire , the R . W . Prov . G . M . M ., Bro . Thomas Entwisle , appointed Saturday , 1 st April , for the consecration ceremony . The Mark Lodge was accordingly opened at

12 o ' clock by Bro . Entwisle assisted by Bros . Capt . Hunter , 30 * ( W . M . 755 ) ; Capt . J . L . Hampton , 18 ( W . M . 1113 ) , P . M . of Ireland ; Tysilis Johnson , P . M . 5 , Joppa Lodge ; H . Barclay , M . O . 5 ; J . McEvoy ( W . M . 721 ) , S . O . 5 ; M . Dyer , 31 , and several others . The following brethren were then admitted and

advanced to the degrees of Mark Man and Mark Master by Bro . Entwisle , P . G . M . M ., viz . : Bros . Dr . J . C . Roden ( P . M . of 43 , 606 , 482 , 755 , n 13 , and P . P . G . S . W . of Warwickshire ) , G . D . Woodley , William Warren , Dr . Pritchard , Dr . Hughes , Dr . Jones , W . G . Roberts , G . Higgins , and Captain H . Piatt .

The Provincial Grand Lodge was then opened 111 due form by the P . G . M . M ., who called on the acting Secretary to read the petition and warrant from the S . G . R . A . C . of Scotland , and demanded of the brethren if they were satisfied with the officers named therein . This question being answered in the affirmative , the P . G . M . M . then called on Bro .

Dr . Roden to repeat the first part of the consecration prayer . After the usual preliminaries , the procession was formed , Bro . Piatt bearing corn , Bro . Woodley wine , and Bro . Prichard oil . The elements of consecration having been sprinkled on the lodge with the customary formalities , the censer with incense was borne round by Bro . Hunter .

The P . G . M . M . then solemnly dedicated and consecrated the lodge for the purposes of Mark Masonry , by the style and title of St . David ' s Lodge of Mark Masters , No . 25 , S . C . Bro . Hampton then presented the R . W . M .-designate , Bro . Charles Hunter , for the benefit of installation , and the ancient charges having been

properly responded to , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Hunter was installed in the chair of Adoniram by the Prov . G . M . M . The following officers were then appointed and invested with their several collars of office : Bros . Dr . J . C , Roden , S . W . ; Capt . Hampton , J . W . ; Woodley , M . O . ; Capt . Piatt , S . O . ; W . Warren , J . O . ; Dr .

Prichard , Treas . and Sec . ; G . Higgins , D . of C . ; Dr . Hughes , S . D . ; W . G . Roberts , J . D . ; Dr . T . E . Jones , T . K . ; M . Dyer , Tyler . After the appropriate speech to the R . W . M ., officers , and brethren , the R . W . M . proposed that the best thanks of the lodge be given to the R . W . Bro . Entwisle , Prov . G . M . M ..

for his kindness in attending that day , and for the service he had rendered them in so ably transacting and filling the duties of his exalted station . They had all seen the beauty of Bro . Entwisle ' s working in the long and arduous ceremonies gone through that day—those of advancement , consecration and installation—and he was sure the brethren would

heartily agree with him in this . He would also propose a hearty and cordial vote of thanks to the R . W ., Bro . C . Fitzgerald , Matier , 30 , D . P . G . M . M . of Lancashire , & c , who was unfortunately prevented at the last moment from attending , and who had been of the utmost assistance to him in the formation of the lodge , the application and petition for a

warrant , & c , & c . The R . W . M . concluded by proposing that Bros . Entwisle and Matier be elected Honorary Members . ( The motion was unanimously and enthusiastically carried . ) Letters of apology were then read from H . I . H . the Prince Rhodocanakis , 33 ; C . F . Matier , 30 ; William Bully , P . M . 5 , and several others . Hearty

good wishes were then given , and labour being at an end , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , supplied by Bro . Williams , of the Royal Hotel . The usual loyal , Masonic and special toasts were done ample justice to by the brethren , who had to separate early for the purpose of catching the

trains . Wc may mention wc have seldom seen such perfection in ceremonial as displayed by Bro . Entwisle , and do not wonder at the exalted rank the S . G . R , A . C . of Scotland has seen fit to advance him . We wish every prosperity to the St . David ' s

Lodge , whether they continue to work under the S . C , or whether they will be ( as seems not unlikely ) taken under the wing of the G . Mark Lodge of England . A little bird lias whispered in our ear that the millcnium ( in the Mark Degree ) , is nigh at hand . This is a consummation devotedly to be wished by all .

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