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CONSECRATION OF THE DENNISTOUN CHAPTER , No . 2 G 6 . The constituting and dedicating of this new chapter , and installation of oilice bearers , took place in the Masonic Hall , Dennistoun , Glasgow , on

Monday evening last . The ceremony , which was most impressive , was cinducted by Comp . Major F . W . Allan , Grand Superintendent Lower Ward of Lanarkshire . The First Principal is Captain A . H . O . Dennistoun , and all promises well for the success of the chapter .

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Scientific Lodge , No . 88 . The April meeting of this old lodge , held on Monday , the 12 th instant , calls for passing notice , as , although it was but an ordinary lodge , the gathering was of quite an exceptional character , resembling , indeed , an installation meeting . Between Co and 70 bretnren were pr'scnt , including 27 visitors from various parts of the country , and the proceedings throughout were of an interesting character . There were four candidates raised—an unusual number in this lodge—and one other candidate was passed to the

Second Degree . The W . M ., Bro . W . Sindall , discharged his duties right well in the Third Degree , and tfe S . W ., Bro . J . H . Moyes , presented the working tools in a manner which promised well for his future career in the Craft . Bro . John L . Rutter , P . M ., took the candidate through the Second Degree in an efficient manner , and the working tools here were ably presented by the J . W ., Bro . H . S . Davison . The satisfaction which thc work gave was amply testified to at the banquet which followed , the accessories of the Third Degree affording an agreeable surprise to some of the visitors .

At the festive board the Worshipful Master gave the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts . Bro . Frank Piggott , P . M ., D . C , then submitted "The Health of the Prov . Grand Master , " and , in the course of a thoughtful speech on the teachings of Masonry and their influence on the every-day life of the citizen , mentioned the probability of another lodge being established in the province , as the result of the keen interest shown by Bro . Colonel Townley Caldwell in the progress of Freemasonry within his jurisdiction .

1 he toast of " The D . P . G . M . and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , " given by Bro . J . V . Pryor , P . M ., was responded to by Bro . T . Watts , 441 , Prov Grand Treasurer . Bro . A . E . Chaplin , I . P . M ., in submitting "The Health of the W . M ., " described Bro . Sindall as a right good fellow , who had the interests ot his ledge thoroughly at heart , and did his level best to ensure that the work did not suffer or deteriorate in good old SS . " The W . M . expressed his great delight at seeing such an unusually large gathering at an ordinary lodge , and assured the brethren that if he had been the means of communicating happiness , he was amply repaid for his exertions .

After the services of the Past Masters had been mentioned from the chair , and acknowledged by Bro . A . E . Chaplin , Special recognition was given to Bro . Col . B . W . Beales for ihe admirable manner in which he had discharged the duties of Steward . Bro . Major Oliver Papworth , P . M ., P . G . S ., on behalf of the lodge , gave a hearty

welcome to ' * The Visitors , " for whom Bros . F . W . Potts , W . M . 441 ; John Start , 1 743 ; and F . Griffiths , 340 , responded . The former added a fillip to the proceedings by mentioning that No . SS had given Concordia Lodge a W . M . in the person of Bro . T . W . Allsop . Bro . W . Purchas , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the Newly-Raised and Passed . "

Vocal harmony was not wanting , and altogether it was a most enjoyable rf-union .

Galen Lodge , No . 2394 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-Street , on the 12 th instant , when there was a record attendance of members and visitors . It was a red-Ietter day in the history of this young and flourishing lodge , for the new W . M ., Bro . Michael Carteighe , was the first initiate of the lodge . Bro . Caiteighe is moreover well known to all the brethren of the lodge in his professional capacity , h . ving for io years occupied the distinguished position of President of the

Pharmaceutical Society , to which all the members belong . There was a heavy programme of work when lodge was opened by Bro . J . W . T . Morrison , W . M ., supported by Bros . W . J . Rogerson , I . P . M . ; M . Carteighe , S . W ., W . M . elect ; P . C . Maitland , J . W . ; J . B . Mackey , Treas . ; J . B . S . Lancaster , P . M ., Sec . j F . Bascombe , S . D . ; C . Butler , J . D . j J . W . Littleboy , D . C . ; A . W . Gerrard , I . G . ; E . Eastes , Org . ; T . H . W . Idris , Steward ; H . W . Roach , P . M . ; H . M . Grove , P . M . ; C . J . Packe , P . M . ; and many others . The following

visitors were present : Bros . Richard Eve , P . G . 'Ireas . ; R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ; Raymond H . Thrupp , P . A . G . D . C . ; R . Clay Sudlow , P . G . S . B . ; A . C . Vallance , J . D . 1 S 52 ; C . Hunt , P . M . 194 ; H . Nuding , P . M . 1924 ; J . F . Tye , P . M ., Sec . 457 ; J . P . Parkes , P . M . 153 S ; VV . Roper , P . M . S 74 ; W . Cripps , P . P . S . G . W . Kent ; W . Glarin , P . M . J 4 ; IC . Howis , J . D . 2200 ; W . Elliott , S . W . 2090 ; Nathan Robinson , P . M . 55 : A . Althorp , 2317 ; J . C . Hyslop , I . G . 153 S j W . E . Robinson , I . P . M . I 395 J K- J . Hunt , 2511 ; J . Holding , I . P . M . 15 SS ; T . G . Doughty , S . W . 12 S 7 ;

A . McCormick , J . W . 2120 ; J . B . Mackey ; W . T . Feldon , 2579 ; W . C . Sayers , S . W . 1 O 01 ; J . Cooper , P . M . 1769 ; E . Wavell , P . M . 2012 , * T . Hawkins , P . M . 25 ; 11 . H . Nuc'ing , P . M . 196 ; W . Seerell , 19 * 52 ; A . C . Doughty , W . M . 12 S 7 ; E . F . Passmore , M . D ., 2 iOS ; S . I . Weston , P . M . 194 ; Dr . W . Haig Brodie , P . P . G . D . Surrey ; W . M . Wells , P . M . 34 ; H . Blincklield , P . M . 370 ; B . H . Burgc , 1415 ; G . Nelson Watts , P . M . 194 ; Havelock Collins , P . M . 34 ; A . Tanner , 1415 ; J . R . Green , P . M . 1492 ; J . Humphrey , 1415 ; H . B . Osburn , 2475 ; W . H . G . Morris ,

J . 1673 ; A . Malvert , S . D . 2 S ; G . H . Fookes , 3 SO ; R . F . Young , P . M . 1385 ; W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and others . The minutes were confirmed , and Bro . Dr . B . H . Paul , P . M ., P . G . D ., was unanimously elected a re-joining member . The Auditors' report was adopred , and a sum of five guineas was voted to the Piince of WaLs ' s Hospital Fund . This sum was afterwards increased to 10 guineas by donations in the Chirity-box . Several brethren were then raised to the Third Degree . Bro . M . Carteighe was then presented as W . M .

elect , and duly installed by Bro . J . W . T . Morrison , the retiring Master . The following officers were invested : Bros . Pelham Chiistopher Maitland , P . M . 153 S , S . W . ; Frederick Bascombe , J . W . ; John Brunt Mackey , Treas . ; John Bulgin Snow Lancaster , P . P . G . Std , Br . Surrey , Sec ; Charles Butler , P . M . 1196 , S . D . ; John Walter Hatheiden Littleboy , J . D . ; Alfred Wm . G -rrard , P . M . 1415 , D . C . ; ThDS . Hjwell Williams ldris , I . G . ; Ernest John Eastes , Org . ; Charles James Strother and Nicholas Male Grose , P . M ., Stwds . ; and George Harrison , Tyler . The customary addresses

were ably rendered by the indefatigable Secretary , Bro . J . B . S . Lancaster , P . Prov . G . Std . Br . Surrey . A handsome Past Master's jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., by the W . M . and suitably acknowledged . Letters of regret f Jr non-attendance were announced from the G . Secretary and other distinguishad brethren , and several propositions for initiation were received . " Hearty good wishes , " were tendered by many visitors , and the lodge was closed .

After a choice banquet at Freemasons Tavern , the usual toasts were given . The W . M . advocating short speeches by precept and example in view of the length and excellence of the musical programme . Bro . R . Eve , P . O . Tieas ., replying for "The Grand Ofiicers , " expressed their gratification at meeting the members of this lodge and finding them after a few years , so

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extended in dimensions The W . M . had been accustomed to address the members in his professional capacity as " gentlemen , " and forgot they were brethren on- this occasion , but after one or two tries was looking admirably and would be in perfect order before he had been many hours their Worshipful Master . They were all gratified at seeing such a large number present and to find the lodge had made such rapid progress . They were always gratified to find Alasonry improving , and it was the splendid precepts that commended themselves to the hearts of all reasonable men . It made a deep impression upon him 40 years ago and he knew nothing equal to it , for any man who could look upon the ceremony without feeling considerable emotion would

fail to be a good Mason in the ruture . The W . M . had referred to the progress of the Order under the M . W . Grand Master when more money had been subscribed to the Charities than ever was subscribed before . Their numbers might increase , but their responsibilities and calls upon them were greater in consequence . It was not a bsnefit society and they did not want those to come in for what they could get out of it , but they wished those to join who could show what they could do for those who were brought to the lowest ebb of poverty and distress . When a man had done his duty in afiluence they should certainly not forget him when he fell into the sear and yellow leaf .

Bro . J . W . T . Morrison , I . P . M ., proposed " The W . M ., " and said it had been his privilege , as one of the founders , to install into the chair of W . M . the first initiate of the lodge . Bro . Carteighe had already become as distinguished in Masonry as he deservedly was in the outside world . It was impossible to eulogise the W . M ., for enough could not be said in his favour , and , therefore , he ( the I . P . M . ) would simply ask the brethren to be upstanding and heartily drink the toast .

Bro . M . Carteighe , W . M ., said he had purposely arranged that they should have a little rest from the music—if he might use the expression—in order to give the needful toasts , and they could then have another interval of music , and thus enjoy a comfortable evening . If there was anything to find fault with in the entertainment they must put it upon the W . M ., for he was responsible for the arrangements . He appreciated the honour which the I . P . M . had conferred upon him by proposing the toast , and also appreciated the acclamation with which they had received it . He was not going to

make any further remarks that evening , as he preferred reserving his speeches for the following meetings , when there would be ample opportunities for a W . M . to instruct his brethren . That was a festive occasion , when they celebrated a new Masonic year for their lodge , when they had distinguished guests present , and they would therefore reserve the oratory for those meetings when the refreshment was more modest and the wine not so superabundant . The excellent speech they had heard pointed to the fact

that the sentiment of Masonry was a grand one . As they had chosen to elect him as their Worshipful Master he hoped that during his year , or rather by the end of the year , he might be of some use and thus justify their departure from the recognised paths of Masonry . He thanked them for the honour done him and for the confidence that had been in their minds some time before they decided to make him their Worshipful Master .

In giving " The Visitors , " the W . M . said there were 50 present , and he heartily welcomed them all and hoped to see them again . Bro . Raymond H . Thrupp , P . A . G . D . C , Dep . Prov . G . M . Middx ., _ in response , said he had a great task in returning thanks for the honour done the visitors . That was not his first visit , for he believed he was present when the W . M . first saw the light of Masonry , when he told them they had initiated a brother who would in future times be a shining light in the Craft . He was glad to find Bro . Carteighe elected as W . M .,

for in so doing the members had made no mistake , as their W . M . would add further lustre to the Galen Lodge . He always told his brethren in Middlesex that however good a Master might be , it took more than one man to make a lodge , and it required the cordial co-operation of all the brethren to make it a success . He was sure all the members of that lodge would remember that and do all in their power to make it one of the happiest and most prosperous in London .

Bros . Cripps , P . P . S . G . W . Kent , and C . Hunt , P . M ., also replied . " The Past Masters " was next given and responded to by Bros . Morrison , I . P . M ., and Roach , P . M . "The Officers" and the Tyler's toast concluded the toast list . During the banquet music was provided by Bocchi ' s Royal Drawing Room Sextett , and the soloists afterwards included Signorina Virtoria Olarti , Signor G . Maggi , Signor A . Bocchi , and Mr . E . Bell .

Clissold Lodge , No . 2551 . On Thursday , the Sth inst ., the members of the above flourishing lodge assembled in the Masonic Hall , at the Great Eastern Hotel , where they have removed from the Cock at Highbury . This being the installation meeting , the brethren assembled in good time , and the number of visitors was rather in excess of the usual meetings . The W . M . Bro . J . J . Lamigeon , opened the lodge , and the W . M . elect , Bro . Harry Townend , officiated as S . W . The retiring W . M . installed his successor , the work being done in an admirable manner , and the grand charge lost nothing at the hands of Bro . Lamigeon . In fact , considering the slight difficulties of language , the performance was a highly

creditable one . Bro . Harry Townend , W . M ., then invested his officers , giving each recipient a few kindly words of encouragements Bros . J . J . Lamigeon , I . P . M . ; T . H . Carleton , S . W . ; A . H . Cooper , J . W . ; G . C . Elliott , S . D . ; W . R . Itter , J . D . ; E . A . P . Broad , I . G . ; W . M . Stiles , P . G . Treas . ; J . J . Lamigeon , I . P . M ., Sec . ) W . Wright , Org . ; H . A . Badman , D . of C . ; P . C . Cooper , J . S . Keith , and E . Le Bas , Stwds . ; and T . C . Edwards , P . M ., 1507 , Ty ler . A handsome jewel was then presented to the W . M ., Bro . Lamigeon , in recognition of the admirable way in which he had carried out the duties of W . M . during the past year , for which Bro . Lamigeon thanked them in a hearty m inner .

After an exceptionally good banquet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and replied to in short , pithy style , worthy of being followed in many lodges of older growth . An excellent programme of music was provided by Bro . W . Wright , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., assisted by Miss Phyllis Hope , Miss Emily Foxcroft , Bros . H . Linwood , Oswald Sharpley , Harry Hall , and Wallis Arthur . The sale of the collecting box for the Charities realised £ 1 12 s . The programme , which was a work of art in itself , fairly bristled with Masonic quotations , and was illustrated by portraits of the Master and his Wardens .

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Eastbourne Lodge , No . 484 . The annual meeting of the above lodge was held at the Queen ' s Hotel , Eastbourne , on the Sth inst . The chief business was the installation of Bro . J . H . VVright as VV . M ., in succession to Bro . Jos . Farncombe , who was appointed on the death of the late Bro . W .

ti . Morrison , the first Master of the lodge . Several visiting brethren were present and a good muster of members of the lodge . The officers appointed were Bros . Jos . Farncombe , J . A . Skinner ( Mayor of Eastbourne ) , F . B . Sutton , Thos . MacQjeen , J . H , Ewart , G . Fowler , Rev . W . Wakeford , A . J . Howard , J . C . Foran , A . H . fhoma ? , E , W . Stilwell , H . J . Capon , Claude de M . Franklyn , John Eister , H . Colgate , F . Lawson Lewis , A . P . Sherwood , and E . Goldring .

The banquet which followed the business meeting was a very enjoyable gathering . Mr . Steinle catered admirably . In the course of the evening feeling reference was made to the late Bro . Morrison , whose memory is ever green in the minds of local members of the Craft .

Eland Lodge , No . 493 . The first anniversary festival of this young , but most prosperous lodge was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst . On Saturday , 25 th April , 1896 , we chronicled its formation and consecration . We ventured the / i to prophesy that it had a useful and successful future in store , and , so far , we have been fully justified by the event . There were several

matters in connection with the origin of Lodge 493 which invested it with interest , not the least of which was its name . Into the history of the Eland family and its far back connection with the manufacturing town of lilland , Bro . Charles Letch Mason , Prov G . M ., went in some detail in the address which he delivered on the Decision referred to * He showed that there was much thoroughness and a determined fixity of purpose in th