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Thv Heavenly grace , through Jesus Christ our Lord . " The National Anthem was then sung , and during the •wing a collection was made in aid of the building fund , S ' suUinsr in 'he receipt of a considerable sum . The clergy , ' he Freemasons , the building committee , and over one l undred friends , afterwards lunched together in the National School-room , the vicar presiding . "The Queen "

having oeen duly honoured , the Mayor of Barnsley pronosed "A Welcome Back to England of our Grand Master , " and he added to the toast " The Rest of the Royal Family . " He passed a high eulogy on His Royal Hig hness Ihe Prince of Wales for his genial warmheartedness and the many other qualities with which he graced the high position in Freemasonry , and said he believed the

Order had never been more highly honoured than when His Royal Highness was installed . Alderman C . Newman gave " Prosperity to St . Paul's , Monk Bretton , and the Vicar of the Parish . " He said he hoped the new church would continue -very much longer than the last one , and lhat the worthy vicar , whose reception there showed that he was respected , would be cheered by much kindly help .

He trusted that for a long lime the inhabitantswould heartily and harmoniously worship , guided by the loving care of so faithful a clergyman . The Vicar , who was heartily received , commented upon the odd fact that though a church had been built in the parish since he came , another was needed . He was afraid that his tenancy nf the living could not last much longer , but he hoped to be spared to

see the top stone put on , and a true-heirted congregation within the walls of the new church . He had ever met with iind sympathy from his parishioners , and was sorry thai many of them were prevented from attending the old church , as it was impossible to hear in it . The new church , however , would be a very great improvement , and certainly the tower and spire would possess great interest .

Havng observed that this effort was one more evidence that the Church of England was the church of the people , the rev . gentleman concluded with a few humorous hints as to gifts of church fittings , organ , windows , bells , & c . " The Mayor of Barnsley , " was proposed by the Rev . J . A . Metcalfe , and that gentleman having responded , gave " The Architect and Builders , " which was acknowledged

by Mr . Abson , who proposed " The Ancient and Modern Freemasons , " which was responded to by several Masonic officials . " The Visitors " and " The Ladies" concluded the list . Thc following is a description of the new church , for which we are indebted to the kindness of the architect . The church , which is being built from the designs and under the superintendence of Messrs Luigi and H . Solaini ,

architects , Liverpool , will consist of nave , 59 ' 6 by 2 i * o ; side aisles , 59 . 6 by 9 . 0 ; chancel , 27 . 3 by 11 . 6 , with semioctagonal apsc-vestry and organ chamber , each opening into chancel and aisle by archways , to be filled in with ornamental wood screens ; tower and porch . The clerestory walls , which are to be only of sufficient height to admit small windows , will be built on five moulded red

brick arches each side , supported by circular stone shafts , with moulded caps . The nave ceiling , 35 feet in height , is to be constructed in the form of half a twelve-sided polygon , boarded and divided into bays by semi-circular arched ribs , cuspedand moulded and springing from stone corbels , each bay to be sub-divided into square panels by mouldings . It is intended for the boarding in panels to

be of a lighter colour than thc ribs , mouldings , and cornices , which will have a novel and pleasing effect . The tower , through which is the principal entrance , will occupy a central position in front of the west gable , and inclusive of spire and flnial will have a total elevation ot 118 feet . Owing to the favourable locality of thc site the tower and

spire will be visible from a considerable distance , and form an imposing feature in the surround ' ng landscape . The masonry throughout is to be of local sandstone . Thc building will partake somewhat of the " Early Decorated " in style and will contain upwards of 400 sittings . The contractors are Messrs . G . Chadwick and Co ., of Rotherham .

LIVERPOOL . —Liverpool Lodge ( No . 1547 ) . —The annual installation meeting cf this lodge was held at ihe Masonic Hall , Hope-st ., Liverpool , on Wednesday , 'he 12 th inst ., when Bro . Councillor J . A . Forrest was installed as the W . M . by Bro . S . Haynes , P . M . The visitors included Bros . Dr . Taylor , P . M . 823 * , C . R . Copeman , 786 ; and R . Bennett , W . M . 1209 . The officers

invested were Bros , the Rev . ) . F . Goggin , P . P . G . C , '•P . M . ; W . J . Lunt , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Marshall , S . W . ; J- H . Parker , J . W . ; W . C . Brownc-Cave , Sec . ; R , Warrier , Treas . ; J . Duncan , jun ., S . D . ; W . Ladyman , J-D . i J . C , McGuire , I . G . ; C . J . Caddock , S . S . ; E , Walker , J . S . ; W . Croft , Org . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler , At

the conclusion of the installation proceedings the W . M ., on behalf of the members of the lodge , presented B 'o . the Rev . J . F . Goggin , I . P . M ., with a handsome silver salver , as a mark of the high esteem in which he is held , and as a recognition of his services to the Liverpool and * 0 r < 3 er generally . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given during the evening .

MORECAMBE . —Morecambe Lodge ( 1561 ) . * - I he regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Room , Morecambe-street , on the 7 th inst . Bro . Pre £ arnelt > W-M ., presided , and Bro . Dr . Moore , h » •Eng " 0 CCU P ied the chair of I-P-M- The lodge aung been opened with solemn prayer in the First De-« > the minutes of previous meeting were read and con-•__ . _ . * .. fter wl , ich Bros . John L . Bradshaw , P . M . 1051 ,

; •. •G - Dale , S . W . 1353 , were unanimously admitted as J ming members . The lodge having been opened in the raii ° ! i aIso in the Third degrees , Bro . Hutton was t _ . fi ' ° SubUn-e Degree of a M . M ., the working of an . { . ' portion 1 - _ efficiently performed by the W . M ., Wo . _* '" lattcr bythc kP-M-iwho also presented the of Fr tO 0 ls ' Br 0 , Gregson was passed to the degree It _ 1 ' •¦ nd Mr * T 1 > omas Wilkinson was initiated . *•* . _ £ •. considered expedient that the members

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should have a more commodious lodge room , a committee consisting of thc W . M ., I . P . M ., Wardens , and Secretary , was appointed for the purpose of arranging for the erection of a Masonic Hall . This they have happily succeeded in accomplishing ; so that in a short time we may hope to see this growing and prosperous lodge located in its own premises . The usual proclamations were made , and

hearty good wishes having been tendered by the visiting brethren ( of whom there were several ) , the lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony , with thc formalities ofthe Cr . ft . STAINES . —Musgrave Lodge ( No . 1597 ) . — This young lodge held its first meeting since its consecration a ( . the Angel and Crown Hotel , Staines , on Saturday ,

the 15 th inst . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Levick ( who is at present in Africa ) the chair was occupied by the S . W ., Bro . F . Keily , P . M ., Prov . G . Steward , supported by Bros . Wilson , P . M . ; C . Arkell ; H . Phythian , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec . ; E . Cobbett , R . Sindall , J . G . Dunn , E . Faiilie , and many other brethren . The lodge was opened , and the minutes cf the last meeting were duly confirmed .

after which a ballot was taken for Mr . H . F . Bing as a candidate for initiation , and the result being favourable , he was regularly admitted into Freemasonry , the ceremonybeing excellently rendered by the acting W . M . After further Masonic business , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren sat down to a substantial repast under the presidency of Bro . F . Keily , who gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts with due honours .

Ark Masonry.

Ark Masonry .

SHEFFIELD . —Wentworth Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners , attached to the Britannia Lodge of Mark Master Masons ( No . 53 ) . —The first annual meeting was held on Wednesday , June 21 st ., 1876 , when that ark , under the command of V . W . Bro . Henry Matthews , G . J . O . for England , & c , and with her full complement of officers and crew , weighed anchor at 6 bells . When fairly under

weigh , all hands were called aft , the watches were set , and all were told off to their various duties . The Commander then gave the course to be steered , and ordered a sharp look out to be kept for any craft in distress , or any shipwrecked crew . Scarcely had these ordinary duties been completed when signals of distress were ob ? erved on the port bow . Orders were immediately given to alter the

course , and bear down upon the strange craft . She was soon overhauled and brought alongside , and two poor castaways were taken on board . They were carefully examined , and proving to be Mark Master Masons , were regularly elevated , and placed upon the articles as Royal Ark Mariners according to ancient custom . All hands were then mustered , and V . G . Certificates were

presented to four able-bodied Mariners . Bro . H . Matthews having been re-elected W . C . N ., was saluted with a salvo of 4 on his re-appointment . He then appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : — Bros . H . J . Garnett , as S . W ., or J ; G . E . Bennett , as J . W ., or S . ; S . B . Ellis , Treas . ( re-elected ) , and Scribe ; A . Scargill , S . D . ; I . B . Wostinholm , J . D . ; W . White , D . of C . ;

J . Clark . A . D . of C . ; W . Truelove , Org . ; J . E . Reaney , Steward ; Dr . Griffiths , Guardian ; G . Wilkinson , Warder ( elected ) . The Ark then proceeded on her passage home , and having arrived safely in harbour , and let go her anchor al ! hands obtained permission to leave , and take a cruise on shore . Once off duty they proceeded to partake of refreshment , which consisted

exclusively of fish ; the worthy Skipper presided . Grog was served and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then characteristically given and honoured . The nature , variety and peculiarity of the supper formed an agreeable surprise . In this branch of the Service the carrying of "deck-loads" has been prevented by the peculiar shape of the Craft , and such prohibition is also symbolized by its members , for shortly after ten o ' clock saw all these worthy

mariners homeward bound . A most enjoyable evening was spent . We must congratulate the lodge on its flourishing condition , for although this particular Ark was but built and launched twelve months ago , it has been fortunate in affording refuge to no less than thirteen castaways , who have received in that haven of rest such a hearty and fraternal welcome as to constitute such reception a memorable event in the salt-junk-and-lime-juice existence of everyday life .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

LANCASTER . — Red Cross Conclave ( No . 12 ) . —The regular meeting of this conclave was held at the Masonic Room , Athenamm , on Monday , the 10 th inst . The M . P . S ., Sir Knt . Bagnall , presided , being supported by Sir Knt . Dean , V . E . ; Illustrious Sir Knt . Dr . Moore , and other officers . After the formal business had been transacted , Bro . J . J . Croskell , of the Lodge of Fortitude ,

281 , was duly installed as a Knight of the Order , and entrusted with all its privileges . The conclave was afterwards closed in due form . SHEFFIELD . —White Rose of York Conclave ( No . 120 ) . —The first annual festival of this young and really prosperous conclave was held on Friday , June 16 th , 1876 . It was indeed a " happy thought" when Bro .

the Rev . A . W . Hamilton , M . A ., Mus . Bac , P . P . G . C . for West Yorkshire , W . M . Britannia Lodge , No . 139 , Sheffield , invited the conclave to hold its meeting at his house , Rowtor Hall , Stanton-in Peak , near Bakewell , Derbyshire ( he having recently left Sheffield on his appointment as

Vicar of Stanton ) and taking into consideration the fact that thc old Freemasons' Hall , Sheffield , has been pulled down , and ( as we reported in our issue of the 24 th ult . ) a spacious building is now in course of erection , the lodges , &<* ., _ in the meantime having to meet in small 100 ms adjoining , it is easily understood how such an invitation was

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hailed with delight . These facts on being represented at head qu . irters . 'by means of a formal application , the Grand Imperial Council were pleased to issue a special dispensation authorising and impowering the Sir Knights to hold the'r meeting of June 16 th , 1876 , away from Sheffield , as desired , which dispensation proved a real boon , for the day was one of unalloyed pleasure ,

and has forged another strong link of attachment of the Red Cioss Order to the hearts of the Sheffield Masons . When we chronicled ( July 3 rd , 1875 ) the consecration of the White Rose of York Conclave , we were deeply impressed with a sense of the Red Cross having achieved a great success , that the inauguration of the White Rose cf York Conclave of this historical Order in the very historical

county of York , was a day ever to be remembered , and it is now with stronger feelings of duty and pleasure we record what we are inclined to believe to be one of the greatest successes a Red Cross Conclave has ever attained ; indeed , we would call , and urge , upon older and other conclaves to look to their laurels . En passant Constantine ( the founder of the Red Cross Order ) is said to have been

born at , or near , York . Also that St . Helena , his mother , ( the founder of the Order of K . H . S . ) was a native of Yorkshire . The conclave being styled the " White Rose of York " was a happy , selection , and equally apropos is that of the Sanctuary of K . H . S ., & c , which is called "St . Helena . " Old local traditions are always interesting , and we congratulate the Orders on their having renewed their

association with' these , and thc grand old name of York . But revenons _ nos moutons . Armed with the dispensation , arrangements were soon completed as follows : — Thursday , June itjth , the conclave was opened at t ; p . m ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Sheffield , 111 . Sir Knt . W . H . Brittain , Int . Gen . for West Yorkshire , on the throne . A college of Viceroys was then opened , when Em . Sir Knt .

W . Rcddewig , V . E ., M . P . S .-elect , having retired , a Senate of Sovereigns was opened , Em . Sir Knt . Roddewig was admitted , and presented by Em . Sir Knt . S . B . Ellis , P . S ., to 111 . Sir Knt . Brittain for enthronement , which was duly performed . Em . Sir Knt . Roddewig having becn placerl on the throne of Constantine , was saluted according to ancient custom . The senate was then closed

and the college resumed , when Sir Knt . the Rev . E . Boteler Chalmer , M . A ., P . P . G . C . for W . Yks ., P . M . 139 , S . G . V . E . elect , was admitted and duly consecrated , and saluted as the Viceroy Eusebius of the conclave . The college was then closed and the conclave resumed , when the M . P . S . declared it adjourned until the following day . The desirability of holding the senate and college on the

evening previous to the conclave was because only those Sir Knights who had attained the rank of M . P . S . or V . E . respectively could be present at such meetings . On Friday , June 16 th , the Sir Knights assembled at 9 a . m . at Mr . Haigh's establishment , Glossop-road , where four landaus and pairs were provided to convey the party , which—consisting of 23—at once started on their day ' s excursion , the

route taken being vi _ Baslow , where a capital luncheon had been provided , and after justice had been done thereto , the journey was resumed , via Chatsworth Park and Rowsley , just obtaining a glimpse of Haddon Hall . Having arrived at Rowtor Hall a hearty welcome awaited the Sir Knights at the hands of Bro . Hamilton . After a little rest and necessary ablutions the business of the day was

proceeded with . The conclave being resumed ( adjourned from preceding day ) , the special dispensation from the Grand Imperial Council , authorizing the conclave to meet on that day , away from Sheffield , was read , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , the formal business having been disposed of , Bros , the Rev . A . W . Hamilton , M . A ., Mus . Bac , Vicar of Stanton , P . P . G . C . for W . Yks ., W . M .

139 ; the Rev . R . C . Roy , M . A ., Vicar of Youlgreave , P . P . G . C . for Worcestershire , 88 ; J . Spencer , 139 ; F . Triekett , 139 ; Dr . Wade , 306 ; and J . E . Darling , 1239 , were then admitted , and duly installed and proclaimed Knights 0 ! the Red Cross of Constantine , Arc . 111 . Sir Knt . Brittain then read a letter hc had received from the Most 111 . G . Sov ., Sir Frederick M . Williams , Bart ., M . P ., See , ___ ,

which he said gave him unfeigned pleasure to read , as he was sure it would give the Sir Knights to listen to . The following is a copy : — " 17 , Great James-street , Bedford Row , London , 13 th June , 1876 , To the 111 . Sir Knt . W . H . Brittain , 31 , Intendant General for West Yorkshire , Dear Sir Knight , In compliance with your recommendation , and having regard to the services rendered to the Order in

West Yorkshire by E . Sir Knt . Samuel B . Ellis ( P . Sov . ) , Treasurer of the White Rose of York Conclave , No . 120 , Sheffield , I have decided £ 0 confer upon that eminent Sir Knight the rank of an Intendant General , unattached , and to direct that his commission as such be issued as speedily as possible . I take this opportunity of congratulating you personally upon the success of your efforts to promote the

welfare of the Order in your Division , and I trust you will ever have the hearty co-operation and assistance of the Knights under your rule . I remain , dear Sir Knight , Youis in faith ar . d fraternity . ( Signed ) Frederick M . Williams , Grand Sovereign and Grand Commander of St . John . " Em . Sir Knt . Roddewig was then inducted as M . P . S .. and Em . Sir Knt . the Rev . E . Boteler Chal .

mcr , as V . E ., the officers for the ensuing year having been appointed and invested , letters of apology regretting inability to be present were read from M . Em . Sir . Knt . Col . Francis Burdett , Grand Viceroy . V . I . Sir Knt . R . Wentworth Little , Grand Treasurer , & c , and several other Sir Knights , also from two biethren , candidates for the decree , who were preverted hy illness from attending . SirKnt .

Moss , S . G ., in a few appropriate remarks called upon the M . P . S . to present a s-ilver snuff box , with a suituble address engraved thtrton , to 111 . Sir Knt . W . H . Briltain , Int . Gen ., P . S ., & c ., & c . This , Em . Sir Knl . Roddewig neatly performed in a few well-chosen remarks , setting forth lhat the box had been subscribed for , and was presented , by the members of the conclaTe as a small token of the fraternal regard they entertained towards 111