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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Earl of Chester Lodge would continue , unabated . He then proposed " 111- ; Installing Mister , " Bro . East , P . M ., P . G . D . C . K . Lane ., ex'olling his abilities , which he described us being such as few could hope to equal and none surpass . In proposing tlie toast of 'The Visiting Brethren , " which the W . M . said was really lhe toast of tlie evening , he remarked that ho-pita ity was < ne < f the c . irdiial
virtues of Freemasonry , and in no society wus ic more preserved than amougut Freemasons , the veiy name being significant of the characteti .-ti ., and he ventured to say that notwithstanding the smalln-ess of the tail of Chester Lodge , th . t in no lodge in the province was il surpassed in this trait , it being always a source of unmixed pleasure to the brethicn to see visitors from other lodges present
amongst them , not only at their annual meetings , but at the ordinary business meetings of the lodge-, feeling satisfied that in this serial intercourse lay the very essence and strength of Freeaiasonry . The remaining toasts having been given and responded io , this very enjoyable evening , which during its course had been enlivened by a variety of songs , was brought to a close .
BRIDGNORTH—Castle Lodge ( No . 1621 . )—The installation meeting eif the above lodge was held on Friday , the 3 ist ult ., atthe Crown Hotel , Bridgnorth . From many causes there was not so good an attendance as at the previous installation . Bro . E . Jones Chittey , W . M ., presided , and was supported by all his officers , and a goodly number of visitors , amongst whom were Bros . Sir OfFey
Wakcmaii , Bart ., W . M . 47 8 , P . G . S . W . Oxon ; K . M . Wakemnn , W . M . 262 , P . G . S . W . Shropshire and North Wales : l"se ; -h Stokes , I . P . M . and P . M . 252 , 1021 , P . P . G . S . W . Worcestershire ; G-urge Taylor , P . M . 377 , P . G . P . Worcestershire ; J . W . Chadwick , 377 ; Adkins , J . D . 12 O 1 ; F . C . Chittey , 1551 , Birmingham ; T . H . Horton , and others . An emergency meeting was held previous tothe
installation for the purpose of initiating Mr . T . Dowell into the mysteries of Freemasonry , which ceremony was performed by the W . M ., Bro . V . Jones Cr . ittey . The lodge was then clrsed . The regular meeting of the above lodge was then opened b y Bro . li . Jones Chittey , W . M ., supported by his officers as follows : Bros . II . B . Southwell , S . W . and W . M . Elect ; Dr . A . Colles , I . W . ; Thns . WhitToat , Sec ;
Hubert Smith , Treasurer ; F . K . Fuxall , S . D . ; C . De-ighlim , J . D . ; E . Piiee , I . G . protein ; and the following brethren J . Stokes , I . P . M . ; V . Sewell , O . ; T . M . Deightmi , E . M . Southwell , W . L . S iulhwi-, 1 , A . S . Trevor , T . Whitefoot , jun , B . Peny , C . Edkins , T . F . Nock , Cooper , and nth . is . The minutes ofthe last lodge and lodge of emergency having been read and confirmed , the lin ' ige was opened in
the Second Degree , and lhe W . M .. Bro . 1 ' .. Jones Chittey , presented his gavel to Bn-. P . M . Stokes , who piocetiUd to inttal Br 1 . Southwell into thc chair 1 f K . S ., in the usual 111 Hirer . The brethren haling retiied , aula board of Installed Masters having been ( milled , Bro . la . B . Southwell , was installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . P . M . Stokes , in his usual impressive manner , which ' . 'ave general satisfaction
to the brethren . The brethren wtie then readmitted , when the W . M . having received thu customary saluti s , piocct ded to invest his officers as follows : —Bros . Dr . A . Colles , S . VV . ; F . 1 ' * . Fox well , J . W . ; Thos . Whitefoot , Sec . ; Hubert Smith , Trias . ; Thos . Pratt , S . D . ; Sergeant-Major Simms , J . D . ; li . Jones Chittey , I ) , of C ; John Sewell , Organist ; A . S . Trevor , I . G . ; I * . M . Southwell , Thos . Wtiitcfoot , jun ., and
Cooper , stewards , 1 . I yler , 'I yler . Bro . J , Slokes , then delivered the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren , in his usual impressive manner , and which were very attentively listened to by all present . The VV . Master rose and in a few well chosen remarks , siid the first duty he had lo perform was to decorate the retiring Master with a P . M . jewel . This was to him a great pleasure , for he was sure
no brother more deserved the thanks an 1 kind consideration ot the members of the Castle Lodge , than did Bio . Chittey , for without h m the Castle Lodge would never have I'een formed , and he Felt proud he hid the pres .-nt opportunity of publicly expressing his thanks to Bro . Chilli }* , for all ! us trouble and the patience hit ha I eiiduied iu briuiMiitr the Castle Lodge to its present perleet stite ,
and it gave mm great pleasure lo present to Bin . P . M . Chittey , the very handsome jewel awarded to him for his zeal and perseverance 1111 behalf of the Castl-J L-idge , and trusted he would long live tu wear il . HIM . P . M . Chittey in reply sii I , he felt deeply the kindness shown to him by the brethren nf the Castle Lodge , and assured them he should always feel hippy to do anything that would help
to raise the lilge * second to none in the province of Ninth Wale's and Shropshire . The lodge was closed in tine form an I iu peifect harmony , anil thc brethren adjourned tulhe hanqu I , provided by Bro . J . S . Viner , of I ha Clown Hotel , which gave universal satisfaction . Tlie W . M . presiding , eiave tlie usual loyal and Masonic toots , uhiehweic
duly responded to , asals 1 that of the "Vi-king liielhten . ' 'Tne train leaving at 8 p . m . was the signal iui au early departure of those who had come some distance tu honour the newly installed Worshipful Master . TheTyler ' s toa-t having been given and dul y honored , the thiid installation raveling was brought toa close with he-aity good wishes f < : r the Castle 1 / dge .
INSTRUCTION . WANDSWORTH LODGE ( Nn . 104 + ) . —A uniting of the brethren ot the above lodge of instiuction was hehl at the Spread Kagle Hotel , vVanlswoith , on Wednesday , the- 13 th inst ., Bro . J . Frost being thu W . M , There were also present : —Bros . } . Keathers ' o ie , S . W . ; A , B . Walker , J . . j J . J . I lolland , S . D . ; !• * . Red , J . D . ; M .
J . Huntley , It ; . ; J . U . Cattir , P . M . ; A . Mason , P . V DL ' IIII . IIII , W . A . HI leliiiore ( N ' D . 14 X 5 ) , and A . A . Dennam , Sec . The- Tnre-e Uegrevs were well worked , Bro Blackrnorc being the eaudidutr in eich . At th . c- nichi-im of the business , Bio . Mack mure was uiiaiii'imusly elect ..., . 1 number of the Imlgi- of instrueiioii . Urn . I'Valtierstone uall t > e the W . M . at the- next mr-ttiiie .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) . — A convocation of this chapter was held at the Metropolitan Club , King ' s Cross , on Thursday , 7 th November . Present : E . Comps . J . Willing , M . E . Z . ; J . R . SUcey , H ; W . [ . Ferguson , j ; T . A . Adams , l . l ' . Z . ; Wm . Stiles , Scribe E ; C . W . Ihiu ' son , Scribe N ; J . D . ms-lass , P . S . ; II . Stiles , ! -t Asst . S . ; Barnes , I enitor ; W . Caok , S . Beanie , T . C .
Edmunds , | T . J . Clare , and others . Visitor : —Comp . J . G . Michael , High Cross Chapter , 829 . The chapter was opened in due form and the minutes ot previous convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken For Comp . W . Cook , United Sirengtn Chapter , 228 , for joining and for Bro . T . J . Hyland , J . D . Royal Savoy Lodge , 1744 , and Bro . R . Tuck , Metropolitan Lodge 130 ; , For exaltation ,
which was unanimous . Bros . Hyland and luck , were introduced and regularly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . Three brethren were proposetl and seconded For exaltation at next convocation and the chapter closed in ancient form and adjourned . The business being oyer , the companions sat down to an excellent banquet , provided in Bro . Cox ' s best style , and the usual ta . ists were afterwards honoured .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —The first regular meeting , since the recess , of this new but flourishing lolge was hrld atthe Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on the 16 th inst , when there were present Bros . Colonel Burdett . P . G . M . of Middlesex and Surrey ; J . Mason , W . M . ; Baldwin , S . W . ; T . C . Walls , J . W . [ Freemason ) ; Poore , P . G . I . G ., P . M . 234 ; K . Walters , P . G . I . G .,
Secretary ; Dunham , M . O . ; Haynes , S . D ; J , Austin , Reg . ; Gonial ] , I . G . ; Pearson , D . C ; Page , W . S . ; Woodstock , Tyler . Bro . Johnson , P . G . S . of Surrey and Middlesex , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Br . i . Poore , by the W . M . ' s permission , advanced Bros . Hayes and Green , P . M . Zetland , e \ : e * ., to the degree of a M . M . M ., the ceremony being well
pe-r'ormed . The bye-laws haling beeu real , the election eif W . M . took placv , and resulted ii favour of Bro . Baldwin , S . VV ., who returned thanks , Bro . Wallers was elected Treasurer , and Bio . Potter Tjler , the Audit Ciimmiitt-e having been fixed lo be held oil the 14 th prox , A Past Master's jewel , if the value ol five guineas , was unanimously vot-d to Bro . J . Mason , W . M ., as a slight
recognition for his valuable services rendered to the lodge duting lii % jeirof office . There being no other business before the lodge it was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to a well served collition . The cloth having been removed , the eusto . nary Royal and Mark toasts weie proposed , and done full justice to "The Health of the R . W . I ' . G . M . of Middlesex and Surrey , " having been proposed
and most warmly received , Bro . Colonel Burdett , in reply , stated that he felt gratified , honoured , and flattered at holding the position of an honorary Past Master of the Hammersmith Lodge of Mark Masons . He had witnessed with a great deal of pleasure the " working" ot the degree- that afternoon . It augured well for the future prosperity of the lodge when lhe members holding office
were so painstakin r 111 the discharge of their respective responsibilities . He believed that no Mark Lodge had ever made greater progress , considering the very short time that it ha 1 been established , loan No . 211 . He was sincerely of opinion , that if the members of some of lhe lodges in the province were to visit the Hammersmith Lodge they would be so well pleased with th ; good
working of its officers , that they would endeavour to emulate their example . Iu conclusion , he stated ihat he personally was so well pleased with what he had seen that he should take the very first opportunity of visiting them again . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in very ( 1 itlering terms by the R . W . P . G . M ., and responded to , in Bro . Mason's unavoidable absence , by Bro . Poore , his
" locum , leiieiis . " " The newly advanced Brethren " having bten proposed , Bro . Game responded , by briefly stating that he thought lhe ceremony highly impressive and instructive , and he took that opportunity of respectfully thanking Bin . Poore for the very able way in which hc had inducted him to the degree . In concluding his remarks , he said that he was so delighted with the degree lh . it should the
members at nny future time think him worthy of holding oflice lie would endeavour to zealously aud efficiently discharge thc duties of any position he might be called upon in oilier . "The Visituis " followed , and in acknowledge , nn nt Bro . Johnson said lb it hcciiu'd heir out there-marks of the ir R . W . P . G . M ., lint fie Hamniersm th L > dge in its winking louid challenge enmpuison with any in the
province and out of it . He had visited many lodges and had never seen the ceremony better performed , and he hoped that the lodge would continue to maintain i's high state of efficiency . "Thc Officers" came next , and was acknowledged by Bro . Walls for himself and colleagues present and absent . "The Tyler ' s" trust having been given the brethren separated .
Margate Sea Bathing Infirmary
MARGATE SEA BATHING INFIRMARY
I'his excellent institution , of which our late Uro . Tomkins was the'I reasurer , and of which our est- 'emeel Ikeis . i . inii .-Col . Creaton and Clabon ate respectively Treasuier aid Secretary , is now in want of funds , and as there are 111 my and spiciil reasons why Freemasons should support
ii , Br > . Woodford , P . G . C , by lhe kind permission of Rev , E . II . Griy , ( shortly to be made a Mason ) , preaches 011 its he-half , at the Church of St . Michael and All Angels , Ladbroke Grove load , Notting-hill , 011 Sunday , Novemliei J lib- The service begins at eleven o ' clock , and provision is maib- for seating such ot the Inellucii ur , kindly attend .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held en Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . The Board oF Masters was first held , and theagenda pape-r for next Grand Lodge was settled . Bros . J . M . Clabon , President-Joshua Nunn , Senior Vice President ; and James Brett '
Junior Vice President ; occupied their respective positions The other brethren present were Bros . James Glaisher s " Rawson , Thomas Fenn , John Hervey , II . G . Buss , A . & Pendlebury , Thos . Cubitt , E . P . Albert , C . A . Cottebrune ' W . T . Howe , W . Stephens , W . Mann , John Constable , Andrew Middlemass , Charles Atkins , T . ]_ Sabine , Geo . Phythian , \ V . Bartlett , H . Garrod , George
Bolton , J . M . Dosed , Dr . Rhys William , A . J . Ireton Griffiths Smith , Chas . Fredk . Hogard , Hugh Cotter , W . ' Alfred Dawson , James Eberall , A . J . Hawkes , J . Nicholson , G . P . Britten , E . H . Hewett , Charles Davey , John Dixon , W . Christian , H . Potter , VV . Meadbury , I-l . C . Reeves , Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , J . Yeoman , John D Carter , Edw . B . Grabham , Daniel Nicholson , W . H .
Cohen , C . Breden , George Plucknett , jun ., C . F . May , H . Stephens , John R . Sherwill , George W . Skeggs , L . Cornelissen , J . J . Shakell , W . Spooner , E . M . Hai gh , Douglass Matthews , Allen Norman , R . G . Tolmie , A , Wing , Henry Legge , J . Stretten Thompson , W . H . Fletcher , D . J . Robinson . Jas . Spilling , C . B . Payne . G . T ., and H . Massey , ( Freemason ) . Thc brethren first confirmed grants to the amount of
£ 200 matle at last meeting of the Lodgeof Benevolence . They afterwards proceeded with the new cases , of which there were thirty on the list . These were relieved with a total sum of £ 5 82 , which was made up of two grants of £ 100 each ( £ 200 ) , three of £ 40 ( £ 120 ) , one £ 30 ( £ 30 ) , one £ 23 ( £ 25 ) , four of £ 20 < £ 8 o ) , one £ 15 ( £ 15 ) , nine £ 10 ( £ 90 ) , four £ 5 ( £ 20 ) , and one £ 2 ( £ 2 ) . There were thirty cases on the list , three ot which were adjourned , and
two dismissed . After the business had been concluded , the Lodge ol Benevolence was duly closed .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . FRANCIS FELLOWS . The mortal remains of Bro . Francis Fellows were consigned to the bosom of Mother Earth on Monday , the 18 t . lv ot November , at Abney Park Cemetery , Stoke Newington . Amongst the mourners we noticed two of his sons , his old friend , Major Dowdell , and Bro . J . H . VVcedon , P . M . of the Panmure Lodge , No . 715 . There were present at the grave a goodly number eif the
staff of the firm he managed ( Clarke and Co ., No . t ; i , Threadncedle-street ) , by whom he was much respected , for his kindness and great zeal and energy in promoting thc prosperity of that business . No doubt , many gentlemen and men of business in the city will miss him very much . Mr . Robert Clarke , eldest son of the late Bro . Robert Clarke , P . M ., and one of the founders of the Panmure Lodge , No , 715 , attended , together with Messrs . Methcrcll , Wood , A . Metcalf , and others engaged in thc business .
There were also on the ground Bros . Crichton , Henry John Painter , and Henry Muggeridge , with , perhaps , others whom we did not recognise . Bro . Francis Fellows was initiated into Freemasonry in the year 1872 , in the Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 , ot which he was the Senior Warden for the present year , he was exalted in the Lion antl Lamb Chapter , No . 192 , and
has discharged the duties of S . E . for some time past . With the assistance of a few friends , but chiefly by his own exertions , hc obtained , about two years ago , a warrant for a new lotlge , No . 1679 , 31 Dalston , of whicli he was Master at thc time of his death . I le was very energetic in Masonry , and we understood hc has served one or
two Stewardships to the Masonic Charities . He leaves a widow and Four children to lament the loss of a good and kind husband , aud a loving father . We know that some of his friends have advised the widow to endeavour to get two of his children into the Girls' and Boys ' Schools . Hc was only forty-seven years of age .
Dramatic Notes.
DRAMATIC NOTES .
NELSON DRAMATIC CLUB . —The announcement of a performance by this well-known Amateur Club drew together a large and Fashionable audience , at St . George's Hall , Langham-place , on Saturday evening last . Tlie proceeds were to lie devoted to the Funds of the St . John ' s Hospital for Diseases of the Skin , aud the esteemed
president , thc Right Hon . W . N . Massey , M . P ., and the energetic treasurer , Bro . Captain Charles Mercier , honoured the performance with their patronage and presence . The comed y " Faint Heart Did Win Fair Lady . " Mr . II . T . Craven ' s admirable Drama " The Post Boy , " and the most popular farce "The Spitalfields Weaver , " were each placed on the boards in a manner that would do no
discredit to a professional company . In an amateur performance wc always think it invidious to select particular individuals for commendation , but the merits of one gentleman were so apparent that we must make him the one exception . We refer to Mr . Walter Martin , who , it indeed he he an amateur , exhibits all the fine qualities oF a finished actor . I lis clever personation of the Post Boy was a thing to be remembered , and drew From the audience repeated
expressions oF approval . Among the audience we noticed several members of tlie Chinese Legation , who appeared to enjoy the entertainment most thoroughly , no point of merit appearing to escape their notice . We trust that Bro . Caplain Charles Mercier , who keeps watch and ward over the Funds of this excellent institution , is as satisfied with the pecuniary result as the audience most certainly was with the performance .
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Earl of Chester Lodge would continue , unabated . He then proposed " 111- ; Installing Mister , " Bro . East , P . M ., P . G . D . C . K . Lane ., ex'olling his abilities , which he described us being such as few could hope to equal and none surpass . In proposing tlie toast of 'The Visiting Brethren , " which the W . M . said was really lhe toast of tlie evening , he remarked that ho-pita ity was < ne < f the c . irdiial
virtues of Freemasonry , and in no society wus ic more preserved than amougut Freemasons , the veiy name being significant of the characteti .-ti ., and he ventured to say that notwithstanding the smalln-ess of the tail of Chester Lodge , th . t in no lodge in the province was il surpassed in this trait , it being always a source of unmixed pleasure to the brethicn to see visitors from other lodges present
amongst them , not only at their annual meetings , but at the ordinary business meetings of the lodge-, feeling satisfied that in this serial intercourse lay the very essence and strength of Freeaiasonry . The remaining toasts having been given and responded io , this very enjoyable evening , which during its course had been enlivened by a variety of songs , was brought to a close .
BRIDGNORTH—Castle Lodge ( No . 1621 . )—The installation meeting eif the above lodge was held on Friday , the 3 ist ult ., atthe Crown Hotel , Bridgnorth . From many causes there was not so good an attendance as at the previous installation . Bro . E . Jones Chittey , W . M ., presided , and was supported by all his officers , and a goodly number of visitors , amongst whom were Bros . Sir OfFey
Wakcmaii , Bart ., W . M . 47 8 , P . G . S . W . Oxon ; K . M . Wakemnn , W . M . 262 , P . G . S . W . Shropshire and North Wales : l"se ; -h Stokes , I . P . M . and P . M . 252 , 1021 , P . P . G . S . W . Worcestershire ; G-urge Taylor , P . M . 377 , P . G . P . Worcestershire ; J . W . Chadwick , 377 ; Adkins , J . D . 12 O 1 ; F . C . Chittey , 1551 , Birmingham ; T . H . Horton , and others . An emergency meeting was held previous tothe
installation for the purpose of initiating Mr . T . Dowell into the mysteries of Freemasonry , which ceremony was performed by the W . M ., Bro . V . Jones Cr . ittey . The lodge was then clrsed . The regular meeting of the above lodge was then opened b y Bro . li . Jones Chittey , W . M ., supported by his officers as follows : Bros . II . B . Southwell , S . W . and W . M . Elect ; Dr . A . Colles , I . W . ; Thns . WhitToat , Sec ;
Hubert Smith , Treasurer ; F . K . Fuxall , S . D . ; C . De-ighlim , J . D . ; E . Piiee , I . G . protein ; and the following brethren J . Stokes , I . P . M . ; V . Sewell , O . ; T . M . Deightmi , E . M . Southwell , W . L . S iulhwi-, 1 , A . S . Trevor , T . Whitefoot , jun , B . Peny , C . Edkins , T . F . Nock , Cooper , and nth . is . The minutes ofthe last lodge and lodge of emergency having been read and confirmed , the lin ' ige was opened in
the Second Degree , and lhe W . M .. Bro . 1 ' .. Jones Chittey , presented his gavel to Bn-. P . M . Stokes , who piocetiUd to inttal Br 1 . Southwell into thc chair 1 f K . S ., in the usual 111 Hirer . The brethren haling retiied , aula board of Installed Masters having been ( milled , Bro . la . B . Southwell , was installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . P . M . Stokes , in his usual impressive manner , which ' . 'ave general satisfaction
to the brethren . The brethren wtie then readmitted , when the W . M . having received thu customary saluti s , piocct ded to invest his officers as follows : —Bros . Dr . A . Colles , S . VV . ; F . 1 ' * . Fox well , J . W . ; Thos . Whitefoot , Sec . ; Hubert Smith , Trias . ; Thos . Pratt , S . D . ; Sergeant-Major Simms , J . D . ; li . Jones Chittey , I ) , of C ; John Sewell , Organist ; A . S . Trevor , I . G . ; I * . M . Southwell , Thos . Wtiitcfoot , jun ., and
Cooper , stewards , 1 . I yler , 'I yler . Bro . J , Slokes , then delivered the addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren , in his usual impressive manner , and which were very attentively listened to by all present . The VV . Master rose and in a few well chosen remarks , siid the first duty he had lo perform was to decorate the retiring Master with a P . M . jewel . This was to him a great pleasure , for he was sure
no brother more deserved the thanks an 1 kind consideration ot the members of the Castle Lodge , than did Bio . Chittey , for without h m the Castle Lodge would never have I'een formed , and he Felt proud he hid the pres .-nt opportunity of publicly expressing his thanks to Bro . Chilli }* , for all ! us trouble and the patience hit ha I eiiduied iu briuiMiitr the Castle Lodge to its present perleet stite ,
and it gave mm great pleasure lo present to Bin . P . M . Chittey , the very handsome jewel awarded to him for his zeal and perseverance 1111 behalf of the Castl-J L-idge , and trusted he would long live tu wear il . HIM . P . M . Chittey in reply sii I , he felt deeply the kindness shown to him by the brethren nf the Castle Lodge , and assured them he should always feel hippy to do anything that would help
to raise the lilge * second to none in the province of Ninth Wale's and Shropshire . The lodge was closed in tine form an I iu peifect harmony , anil thc brethren adjourned tulhe hanqu I , provided by Bro . J . S . Viner , of I ha Clown Hotel , which gave universal satisfaction . Tlie W . M . presiding , eiave tlie usual loyal and Masonic toots , uhiehweic
duly responded to , asals 1 that of the "Vi-king liielhten . ' 'Tne train leaving at 8 p . m . was the signal iui au early departure of those who had come some distance tu honour the newly installed Worshipful Master . TheTyler ' s toa-t having been given and dul y honored , the thiid installation raveling was brought toa close with he-aity good wishes f < : r the Castle 1 / dge .
INSTRUCTION . WANDSWORTH LODGE ( Nn . 104 + ) . —A uniting of the brethren ot the above lodge of instiuction was hehl at the Spread Kagle Hotel , vVanlswoith , on Wednesday , the- 13 th inst ., Bro . J . Frost being thu W . M , There were also present : —Bros . } . Keathers ' o ie , S . W . ; A , B . Walker , J . . j J . J . I lolland , S . D . ; !• * . Red , J . D . ; M .
J . Huntley , It ; . ; J . U . Cattir , P . M . ; A . Mason , P . V DL ' IIII . IIII , W . A . HI leliiiore ( N ' D . 14 X 5 ) , and A . A . Dennam , Sec . The- Tnre-e Uegrevs were well worked , Bro Blackrnorc being the eaudidutr in eich . At th . c- nichi-im of the business , Bio . Mack mure was uiiaiii'imusly elect ..., . 1 number of the Imlgi- of instrueiioii . Urn . I'Valtierstone uall t > e the W . M . at the- next mr-ttiiie .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) . — A convocation of this chapter was held at the Metropolitan Club , King ' s Cross , on Thursday , 7 th November . Present : E . Comps . J . Willing , M . E . Z . ; J . R . SUcey , H ; W . [ . Ferguson , j ; T . A . Adams , l . l ' . Z . ; Wm . Stiles , Scribe E ; C . W . Ihiu ' son , Scribe N ; J . D . ms-lass , P . S . ; II . Stiles , ! -t Asst . S . ; Barnes , I enitor ; W . Caok , S . Beanie , T . C .
Edmunds , | T . J . Clare , and others . Visitor : —Comp . J . G . Michael , High Cross Chapter , 829 . The chapter was opened in due form and the minutes ot previous convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken For Comp . W . Cook , United Sirengtn Chapter , 228 , for joining and for Bro . T . J . Hyland , J . D . Royal Savoy Lodge , 1744 , and Bro . R . Tuck , Metropolitan Lodge 130 ; , For exaltation ,
which was unanimous . Bros . Hyland and luck , were introduced and regularly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . Three brethren were proposetl and seconded For exaltation at next convocation and the chapter closed in ancient form and adjourned . The business being oyer , the companions sat down to an excellent banquet , provided in Bro . Cox ' s best style , and the usual ta . ists were afterwards honoured .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —The first regular meeting , since the recess , of this new but flourishing lolge was hrld atthe Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on the 16 th inst , when there were present Bros . Colonel Burdett . P . G . M . of Middlesex and Surrey ; J . Mason , W . M . ; Baldwin , S . W . ; T . C . Walls , J . W . [ Freemason ) ; Poore , P . G . I . G ., P . M . 234 ; K . Walters , P . G . I . G .,
Secretary ; Dunham , M . O . ; Haynes , S . D ; J , Austin , Reg . ; Gonial ] , I . G . ; Pearson , D . C ; Page , W . S . ; Woodstock , Tyler . Bro . Johnson , P . G . S . of Surrey and Middlesex , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Br . i . Poore , by the W . M . ' s permission , advanced Bros . Hayes and Green , P . M . Zetland , e \ : e * ., to the degree of a M . M . M ., the ceremony being well
pe-r'ormed . The bye-laws haling beeu real , the election eif W . M . took placv , and resulted ii favour of Bro . Baldwin , S . VV ., who returned thanks , Bro . Wallers was elected Treasurer , and Bio . Potter Tjler , the Audit Ciimmiitt-e having been fixed lo be held oil the 14 th prox , A Past Master's jewel , if the value ol five guineas , was unanimously vot-d to Bro . J . Mason , W . M ., as a slight
recognition for his valuable services rendered to the lodge duting lii % jeirof office . There being no other business before the lodge it was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to a well served collition . The cloth having been removed , the eusto . nary Royal and Mark toasts weie proposed , and done full justice to "The Health of the R . W . I ' . G . M . of Middlesex and Surrey , " having been proposed
and most warmly received , Bro . Colonel Burdett , in reply , stated that he felt gratified , honoured , and flattered at holding the position of an honorary Past Master of the Hammersmith Lodge of Mark Masons . He had witnessed with a great deal of pleasure the " working" ot the degree- that afternoon . It augured well for the future prosperity of the lodge when lhe members holding office
were so painstakin r 111 the discharge of their respective responsibilities . He believed that no Mark Lodge had ever made greater progress , considering the very short time that it ha 1 been established , loan No . 211 . He was sincerely of opinion , that if the members of some of lhe lodges in the province were to visit the Hammersmith Lodge they would be so well pleased with th ; good
working of its officers , that they would endeavour to emulate their example . Iu conclusion , he stated ihat he personally was so well pleased with what he had seen that he should take the very first opportunity of visiting them again . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in very ( 1 itlering terms by the R . W . P . G . M ., and responded to , in Bro . Mason's unavoidable absence , by Bro . Poore , his
" locum , leiieiis . " " The newly advanced Brethren " having bten proposed , Bro . Game responded , by briefly stating that he thought lhe ceremony highly impressive and instructive , and he took that opportunity of respectfully thanking Bin . Poore for the very able way in which hc had inducted him to the degree . In concluding his remarks , he said that he was so delighted with the degree lh . it should the
members at nny future time think him worthy of holding oflice lie would endeavour to zealously aud efficiently discharge thc duties of any position he might be called upon in oilier . "The Visituis " followed , and in acknowledge , nn nt Bro . Johnson said lb it hcciiu'd heir out there-marks of the ir R . W . P . G . M ., lint fie Hamniersm th L > dge in its winking louid challenge enmpuison with any in the
province and out of it . He had visited many lodges and had never seen the ceremony better performed , and he hoped that the lodge would continue to maintain i's high state of efficiency . "Thc Officers" came next , and was acknowledged by Bro . Walls for himself and colleagues present and absent . "The Tyler ' s" trust having been given the brethren separated .
Margate Sea Bathing Infirmary
MARGATE SEA BATHING INFIRMARY
I'his excellent institution , of which our late Uro . Tomkins was the'I reasurer , and of which our est- 'emeel Ikeis . i . inii .-Col . Creaton and Clabon ate respectively Treasuier aid Secretary , is now in want of funds , and as there are 111 my and spiciil reasons why Freemasons should support
ii , Br > . Woodford , P . G . C , by lhe kind permission of Rev , E . II . Griy , ( shortly to be made a Mason ) , preaches 011 its he-half , at the Church of St . Michael and All Angels , Ladbroke Grove load , Notting-hill , 011 Sunday , Novemliei J lib- The service begins at eleven o ' clock , and provision is maib- for seating such ot the Inellucii ur , kindly attend .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held en Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . The Board oF Masters was first held , and theagenda pape-r for next Grand Lodge was settled . Bros . J . M . Clabon , President-Joshua Nunn , Senior Vice President ; and James Brett '
Junior Vice President ; occupied their respective positions The other brethren present were Bros . James Glaisher s " Rawson , Thomas Fenn , John Hervey , II . G . Buss , A . & Pendlebury , Thos . Cubitt , E . P . Albert , C . A . Cottebrune ' W . T . Howe , W . Stephens , W . Mann , John Constable , Andrew Middlemass , Charles Atkins , T . ]_ Sabine , Geo . Phythian , \ V . Bartlett , H . Garrod , George
Bolton , J . M . Dosed , Dr . Rhys William , A . J . Ireton Griffiths Smith , Chas . Fredk . Hogard , Hugh Cotter , W . ' Alfred Dawson , James Eberall , A . J . Hawkes , J . Nicholson , G . P . Britten , E . H . Hewett , Charles Davey , John Dixon , W . Christian , H . Potter , VV . Meadbury , I-l . C . Reeves , Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , J . Yeoman , John D Carter , Edw . B . Grabham , Daniel Nicholson , W . H .
Cohen , C . Breden , George Plucknett , jun ., C . F . May , H . Stephens , John R . Sherwill , George W . Skeggs , L . Cornelissen , J . J . Shakell , W . Spooner , E . M . Hai gh , Douglass Matthews , Allen Norman , R . G . Tolmie , A , Wing , Henry Legge , J . Stretten Thompson , W . H . Fletcher , D . J . Robinson . Jas . Spilling , C . B . Payne . G . T ., and H . Massey , ( Freemason ) . Thc brethren first confirmed grants to the amount of
£ 200 matle at last meeting of the Lodgeof Benevolence . They afterwards proceeded with the new cases , of which there were thirty on the list . These were relieved with a total sum of £ 5 82 , which was made up of two grants of £ 100 each ( £ 200 ) , three of £ 40 ( £ 120 ) , one £ 30 ( £ 30 ) , one £ 23 ( £ 25 ) , four of £ 20 < £ 8 o ) , one £ 15 ( £ 15 ) , nine £ 10 ( £ 90 ) , four £ 5 ( £ 20 ) , and one £ 2 ( £ 2 ) . There were thirty cases on the list , three ot which were adjourned , and
two dismissed . After the business had been concluded , the Lodge ol Benevolence was duly closed .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . FRANCIS FELLOWS . The mortal remains of Bro . Francis Fellows were consigned to the bosom of Mother Earth on Monday , the 18 t . lv ot November , at Abney Park Cemetery , Stoke Newington . Amongst the mourners we noticed two of his sons , his old friend , Major Dowdell , and Bro . J . H . VVcedon , P . M . of the Panmure Lodge , No . 715 . There were present at the grave a goodly number eif the
staff of the firm he managed ( Clarke and Co ., No . t ; i , Threadncedle-street ) , by whom he was much respected , for his kindness and great zeal and energy in promoting thc prosperity of that business . No doubt , many gentlemen and men of business in the city will miss him very much . Mr . Robert Clarke , eldest son of the late Bro . Robert Clarke , P . M ., and one of the founders of the Panmure Lodge , No , 715 , attended , together with Messrs . Methcrcll , Wood , A . Metcalf , and others engaged in thc business .
There were also on the ground Bros . Crichton , Henry John Painter , and Henry Muggeridge , with , perhaps , others whom we did not recognise . Bro . Francis Fellows was initiated into Freemasonry in the year 1872 , in the Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 , ot which he was the Senior Warden for the present year , he was exalted in the Lion antl Lamb Chapter , No . 192 , and
has discharged the duties of S . E . for some time past . With the assistance of a few friends , but chiefly by his own exertions , hc obtained , about two years ago , a warrant for a new lotlge , No . 1679 , 31 Dalston , of whicli he was Master at thc time of his death . I le was very energetic in Masonry , and we understood hc has served one or
two Stewardships to the Masonic Charities . He leaves a widow and Four children to lament the loss of a good and kind husband , aud a loving father . We know that some of his friends have advised the widow to endeavour to get two of his children into the Girls' and Boys ' Schools . Hc was only forty-seven years of age .
Dramatic Notes.
DRAMATIC NOTES .
NELSON DRAMATIC CLUB . —The announcement of a performance by this well-known Amateur Club drew together a large and Fashionable audience , at St . George's Hall , Langham-place , on Saturday evening last . Tlie proceeds were to lie devoted to the Funds of the St . John ' s Hospital for Diseases of the Skin , aud the esteemed
president , thc Right Hon . W . N . Massey , M . P ., and the energetic treasurer , Bro . Captain Charles Mercier , honoured the performance with their patronage and presence . The comed y " Faint Heart Did Win Fair Lady . " Mr . II . T . Craven ' s admirable Drama " The Post Boy , " and the most popular farce "The Spitalfields Weaver , " were each placed on the boards in a manner that would do no
discredit to a professional company . In an amateur performance wc always think it invidious to select particular individuals for commendation , but the merits of one gentleman were so apparent that we must make him the one exception . We refer to Mr . Walter Martin , who , it indeed he he an amateur , exhibits all the fine qualities oF a finished actor . I lis clever personation of the Post Boy was a thing to be remembered , and drew From the audience repeated
expressions oF approval . Among the audience we noticed several members of tlie Chinese Legation , who appeared to enjoy the entertainment most thoroughly , no point of merit appearing to escape their notice . We trust that Bro . Caplain Charles Mercier , who keeps watch and ward over the Funds of this excellent institution , is as satisfied with the pecuniary result as the audience most certainly was with the performance .