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Mark Masonry .

Chiswick Lodge ( No . 357 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the Sth inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , when the members were honoured with the presence of Bros , the Earl of Euston , Deputy Grand Alaster , and Col . A . B . Cook , Prov . ' Grand Master Middx . In the unavoidable absence , through illness , of Bro . VV . C Dickey , W . M ., the chair was taken by Bro . Geo . Thomas ,

I . P . M ., Prov . G . M . O ., supported by Bros . C P . Bellerby , S . W . ; George Gardner , P . M ., Treas ., P . G . S . B . ; Dr . F . Lawrance , P . AL , P . G . D . C ; J . L . Alather , P . G . Treas . ; B . F . Hartshorne , M . O . ; E . Chamberlain , S . D . ; Cuthbert Wilkinson , J . D . ; R . J . Manlove , I . G . ; and R . I . Husband , Stwd . Visitors : Bros , the Earl of Euston , Deputy G . AL ; Col . A . B . Cook , Prov . G . M . Middx . ;

E . B . Cox , l . P . M . Thistle Lodge ; and W . W . Lee . The lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed . Bro . II . Clark , I . G . 2012 , was then advanced to the Degree of M . M . Bros , the Earl of Euston , Deputy G . M ., and Col . Cook ,- Prov . G . AL , were unanimously elected honorary members , on the proposition of Bro . Mather , seconded by Bro . G . Gardner . The resignation of Bro . Geo . Everett

was received with sincere regret . The lodge was closed , and the brethren having enjoyed an excellent repast , the usual toasts were duly honoured . Bro . G . Thomas , I . P . AL , in proposing "The Pro G . AL , the Deputy G . AL , and the rest of the Grand Officers , " asked the brethren to receive it with the greatest cordiality . He would not presume , in the presence of the Deputy Grand

Alaster , to speak at anv length , and moreover he had not the power to do so . When they regarded the progress of Alasonry generally , and Mark Alasonry in particular , they must consider it was in a large measure due to the distinguished officers placed in high positions , and whilst they had such brethren willing to occupy those posts , there was no fear of Masonry ever deteriorating .

Bro . the Earl of Euston , Deputy G . AL , said he rose , on behalf of the Grand Officers , to return thanks for the kind way in which his health had been proposed . During the few years he had been a Mason he had had the most cordial help and assistance from them in every shape and form , and they were only anxious to see Masonry extended . Alark Masonry had increased considerably , and last year in

the provinces there were 15 advancees on one evening . The Grand Officers were anxious and willing to help the brethren to increase the power of Alasonry , and Alark Masonry in particular . The l . P . M . then said it was his privilege to propose " The Health of the Prov . G . AL and the Prov . G . Officers . " It would ill become him to say all he felt with respect to the Prov . Grand Master , but he would thank Col . Cook for the

distinction bestowed upon him . He could also safely do so on behalf of the W . AI ., who had received provincial rank Bro . Col . A . B . Cook , Prov . G . AL , said he need hardly say how gratified he must feel to have his health proposed for the first time in a lodge in the new province of which he had been appointed Prov . Grand Alaster . His thanks were due to the acting W . AI . for the very kind way in which he

had proposed it . He was sorry the W . AI . was not present and should be pleased if the I . P . AI . would convey his expression of regret . As regards the old Province of Middlesex and Surrey it was well known to those who knew anything of Alark history that for years it was intended that the province should be separated , and it was also the custom in the Craft that during the tenure of office by a Prov . Grand

Alaster no change should take place . On the death of Sir Francis Burdett it was thought expedient to divide the province . Entirely excluding the high honour conferred upon him ( Col . Cook ) he thought the decision was a wise one , and he hoped every member of the province would do his best to act up to and do his duty according to the change that had taken place . He took it as a compliment that a

distinguished brother , a personal friend of his , who had accepted the office of Prov . Grand Secretary had been nominated for the office of Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year , lie was glad to say that at the Grand Lodge the recommendation of the General Board with regard to the funds of the old province was carried without any opposition . He wished to thank the Deputy G . Alaster for his presence

that evening , for it was a compliment not only to the Chiswick Lodge , but to the Province of Aliddlesex and to himself particularly . He hoped all the members of the province would do their best to help and support him , and consolidate the new province , so that when it came to his turn to hand over the province it could be said it was a happy and contented one .

Bro . G . Gardner , P . AL , Treas ., proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " and said he should convey the regrets of the brethren at his illness . Bro . Geo . Thomas , I . P . AL , had that evening discharged the duties of the chair in an able manner , and they all thanked him for so doing . Bro . G . Thomas , I . P . M ., having thanked Bro . Gardner , said he felt somewhat of a usurper . He hoped the dav would

be far distant when he should not undertake the duties assigned to him in Alark Alasonry . It was his favourite Degree , and he hoped the lodge would prosper in the future . " The Advancee " was next given , and " The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . E . B . Cox , P . AL Other toasts were given , and a pleasant evening terminated with the Tyler's toast .

MANCHESTER . St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 34 ) . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall . There were present Bros . C . Edgar Towell , W . M . ; Geo . S . Smith , S . W . ; G . A . Alyers , J . W . ; A . K . Boothroyd , M . O . ; J . AI . Veal , S . O . ; John Walker , Sec ; J . AI . Sinclair , P . P . G . M . O ., Treas . ; J . Laurenson , J . D . ; J . Hardwicke Marsh ,

Reg . ; Julius Arensberg , P . P . G . O . ; Joseph J . Richardson , P . P . G .. / . of W . ; Chas . Shaw , J . Sharpies , J . Ornirod , and E . Roberts . Bro . Smith , S . VV ., was elected W . AI . for the ensuing year ; Bro . J . AI . Sinclair , 'Treasurer ; whilst Bros . G . Alfred Myers , J . W ., and A . K . Boothroyd were appointed Auditors .

GUERNSEY . Sarnian Lodge ( No . 425 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Alonday , the 12 th instant . Bro . Balfour Cockburn . P . G . D ., occupied the chair , with Bro . Bichard as S . W ., and Bro . Lovell as J . W . After the confirmation of the minutes of the last regular meet-

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ing and two emergency meetings , the election of the W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler was carried out , which resulted in Bro . Bich ' ard being declared W . M . elect ; Bro . Pengelley , Treasurer ; and Bro . Biddescombe , Tyler . Bro . Weysom was then elected a member of the Audit Committee , The W . M . then rose and related to the lodge how surprised and gratified he had been when a few weeks ago he had been requested to attend at the office of the Grand Secretary ,

and that there in the presence of the donors he had been requested to receive thebeautiful tracing board which he then exhibited and which the Consecrating Officers , through their representative , Bro . C . Fitzgerald Matier , requested him to present to the members of the Sarnian Lodge for their acceptance , as a token of their pleasing remembrance of a very interesting occasion and of the great interest which they would ever take in the welfare of the Sarnian Lodge .

Bro . A . C . Quick in a few graceful words acknowledging the valuable gift , proposed the following : " That in accpting the tracing board which the W . M ., Bro . Balfour Cockburn , had officially received and presented , the members of the Sarnian Lodge , No . 425 , desire to place on record their most sincere thanks to Bros . C .

Fitzgerald Alatier , Arthur Roger Carter , Gordon Miller , R . Berridge , and C . Canell ( the Consecrating Officers ) , for their great kindness in presenting so handsome a gift to the lodge , and that a report of the same be entered on the minutes , and a copy be sent to each of the donors . " Bro . Pengelley seconded this proposition very warmly , and it is almost needless 'to observe that it was carried

unanimously . After this a few minor details of business were transacted , and the lodge being closed , the brethren repaired to the banquet hall , where the evening was concluded in a most pleasant and harmonious manner .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 8 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the iGth ult , at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . C C . Stafford , W . AI . ; R . Reid , S . W . ; W . Hinds , J . W . ; A . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; D . S . Long , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Craggs , P . M ., S . D . ; J . Banks , J . D . ; A . Salmons , I . G . ; F . Barth , and W . Hide . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Barth offering

himself a candidate for initiation , the ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Barth offering himself a candidate for passing was questioned and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree and the ceremony rehearsed . 1 he lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . AI . having risen , the S . W . was unanimously elected W . AI . for the ensuing meeting . The lodge was then closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Dukas , W . AI . ; Burgess , S . W . ; Holland , J . W . ; G . H . Foan , Preceptor ; Reynolds , sen ., Treas . ; J . H . Keen , acting as Sec ; Cogliate , S . D . ; Kepner , J . D . ; Seary , Org . ; Rowe , I . G . ; Harris , Jones ,

Berry , Wise , Hoggins , Dennis , and Walker . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The W . AI . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hoggins . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Berry having offered himself as a

candidate for initiation , the W . AI . rehearsed the ceremony . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . G . H . Foan , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , installing Bro . Dukas as W . AI . On the first time of rising the dues were collected . On the second time of rising , Bro . Burgess , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . AI . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in

rotation . On the third time of rising , Bro . Foan proposed that a hearty and cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . Dukas for the very able manner in which he had carried out the duties of the chair for the first time in this or any other lodge of instruction—seconded by the S . W ., and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

HARLESDEN . —Sr . J ' Louoii ( No . 1 C 7 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the Court House . Present : Bros . W . C . Tebbit , W . M . ; W . Plaford , S . W . ; J . Rawle , J . W . ; W . Hillier , Preceptor ; C . Penny , Treas . ; W . Plaford , Sec ; J . Bartlett , P . AI . 1 C 37 , S . D . ; A . Jones , J . D . ; W . J . Lovegrove , P . AI . 19 S 8 , P . P . G . S ., I . G . ; A . W . Lane , P . AL 16 7 ; W .

Williams , W . H . 1 homas , and I ' . S . Pnest . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , Bro . Thomas having offered himself as the candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , after which the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture , was very ably worked by Bro . Hillier , the Preceptor ,

assisted by the brethren . It was proposed , seconed , and carried unanimously , that the S . W ., Bro . W . Roche Plaford , the W . AI . at the next meeting . It was proposed by the Preceptor , and seconded by Bro . W . W . Williams , that the Fifteen Sections be worked by the brethren on the 2 nd Thursday in February next , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . — The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the lOth inst ., when there were present Comps . North , Al . E . Z . ; Grummant , H . ; Hill , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . ; G . Thompson , S . N . ; Salm / m , P . S . ; Addington , II . G . Martin , Braik , Rice , Chabot , Block , and Dawson . The minutes of the last convocation were read and

confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . W . Dawson personating the candidate . Comp . T . Grummant was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , when the installation ceremony will be rehearsed . A vole of sympathy was passed to Comp . Cass in his sad bereavementthe loss of his daughter , and it was resolved that a letter be sent condoling with him . There being no further business , the chapter was closed .

Order Of The Secret Monitor.

Order of the Secret Monitor .

(! RAND COUNCIL . The half-yearly meeting of Grand Council was held at Mark Masons' Hall , on Friday , the 16 th inst . Bro Dr . J . Zacharie , G . S . R ., presided . There were present Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C . ; W . G . Lemon LL . D

, W . T . Newitt , Dr . H . Juler , C . E . ' Keyser , J . Tickle J . J . Pakes , Dr . Alex . Stewart Brown , Colonel H . M . ' Gordon , W . R . Shutt , N . Brokenshire , Dr . Harley Thomas , W . j . Spratling , Grand Recorder , and other Grand Officers .

Previous to the meeting , a conclave of emergency of the University of London Conclave , No . 2 , was held for the induction of Bro . Macleod , LL . D ., Past Grand Master Burmah . Bro . W . G . Lemon , S . R . occupied the chair . The Grand Council adopted the reports of the Grand Treasurer and Auditors , who reported a good

balance in hand ; of the Grand Recorder , who reported the issue of 138 certificates during the year of the Grand Visitors , Bros . Geo . Danford Thomas ' M . D ., and C . E . Keyser ; and of the Executive Committee , which included a recommendation that the Grand Visitors of the year should be ex-officio members of the Executive Committee . A letter was read

from the Sovereign Grand Master of the Order in the United States , enclosing copy of their ritual , and expressing fraternal good wishes . Grand Festival was fixed for the third Wednesday in June , 21 st , and the winter meeting of Grand Council for Friday , December 1 st , 1893 . The following Grand Officers were appointed on

Executive Committee for the year 1 893 : Bros . Dr . Zacharie , G . S . R . ; W . G . Lemon , G . T . ; Col . Geo . Lambert , P . G . S . ; W . J . Spratling , G . R . ; G . Danford Thomas , G . V . ; and Chas . E . Keyser , G . V . Appointed by the G . S . R .: Bros . J . Lewis Thomas , P . G . S . R ., and Sir Augustus Harris , P . G . G . Elected at the meeting : Bros . Alex . Stewart Brown , P . G . C . ; Jas . J . Pakes , P . G . Gdr . ; and Japheth Tickle ,

C . C , P . G . B . B . Grand Council being closed , the brethren spent a very pleasant evening at the Holborn Restaurant , under the kindly rule of the G . S . R .

Annual Supper Of The Joppa Lodge Of Instruction, No. 188.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE JOPPA LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 188 .

The annual supper of the above lodge of instruction was held on Tuesday evening , the 13 th inst ., at the City Boundary Tavern , Aldersgate-street ( Bro . Bird , proprietor ) . The company present included Bros . H . Garrad , W . AI . elect 188 , W . AI . ; Davies , S . W . ;

Wade , J . W . ; Dancyger , P . AI ., Preceptor ; Beadell , P . M . ; J . Botibol , P . M . ; H . Lazerus , P . M . ; A . Todd , W . M . elect ; Dr . Fye , W . M . elect 201 ; Laceby , Van Gelder , Donaldson , Duffield , Abrahams , John Botibol , A . Botibol , Edwards , Costam , Walters , Rosenberg , Dunlop , Wand , Webb , Hambly , Hon . Sec , and others .

The lodge The lodge was opened and closed in due form , supper being served by Bro . Bird . After the usual loyal toasts had been drunk , the PHECEI'TO R , in proposing " The Health of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Garrad , " said he had the pleasant and interesting duty to perform of presenting him with a Worshipful Master ' s apron ,

embellished with solid silver , as a slight mark of the esteem in which he is held by the members of the lodge for the untiring perseverance he has displayed in Masonry , and for the loyal and painstaking support he has given to the lodge . Bro . GARRAD ' reply was characterised by so much cordial warmth of feeling , that the brethren cheered him

to the echo . A hearty and enthusiastic reception was also given to the other toasts , also those of "The Visitors , " " Success to the Joppa Lodge of Instruction , " " The Preceptor , the Treasurer , and the Secretary , " and "The Host . " Bros . Beadell , Van Gelder , Donaldson , Wade , and

Todd , assisted by Messrs . W . Treliving , Hambly , A . Plunkett , and . Shemmonds , contributed , by song and recitation , to the enjoyment of the evening . It was 11 . 30 p . m ., though the time appeared all loo short , before the brethren separated , amidst the heartiest of mutual good wishes . The Worshipful Master ' s apron was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

Presentation To Comp. W. H. Dean, P.Z. 77, P.P.G.R. Dorset.

PRESENTATION TO COMP . W . H . DEAN , P . Z . 77 , P . P . G . R . DORSET .

The companions of the Hornsey Chapter of Improvement , No . 8 yo , desiring to express their appreciation of the services rendered by Comp . Dean on his retirement from the Committee of Preceptors , deputed Comp . S . Cochrane , at a convocation held on the 2 nd who

inst ., to present him with an illuminated address , , in a very neat speech , enumerated some of the services rendered by Comp . Dean , one of the founders , and hoped and telt sure that his excellent and correct working in Royal Arch Masonry would be as much valued

in Dorsetshire as it was in London , and that he img " - live long and know that he would always be kindly thought of by those he was leaving , and concluded by handing him the address , which ran as follows : " The companions of the Hornsey Chapter of Improvement ,