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these have . ill been overcome and now we have what , I trust , will long continue to be a united supreme governing authority for Royal Arch Freemnsonry in Scotland , united in aims and objects , united in all good works , uiried in d . { fusing lig ht and knowledge , and in cultivating Alasonic Charity —which are 'he great objects of our sublime Institution .

Comp . THOMPSON , P . G . Z . of the dissolved Early Grand Chapter also n-fcrrid to the happy consummation of their labours , and thanked the Acting ( rand Z . for the very cordial and fraternal manner in which the members of the Early Grand Chapter had been received into union and fellowship with Supreme Grand Chapter .

Amongst those present were Comps . James Provan , P . G . H ., James Rilfour . P . G . S . E ., J . Sanderson , P . G . S . N ., and R . Bradshaw , P . G . ist Soj . P . ov . Grand Chapter Lower Ward of Lanarkshire ; Alajor Peter Spence , D . G . Supt . and VV . AlcAlurdo , P . G . S . E . Prov . Grand Chapter Middle

Ward of Lanarkshire ; R . Crawford , P . Z . 92 ; W . R . Anderson , M . E . Z . 236 ; John Aluir , AI . E . Z . ¦ } :, ; John Toulds , P . Z . 38 ; and others . Apologies for absence were intimated from Comps . the Right Hon . [ the Earl of Haddington , Grand Z . ; the Right Hon . Lord Saltoun , Past Grand Z . ; C . C . Nesbit , Grand H . ; and Col . W . Joisen Alacadam , ist G . Soj .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Royal Athelstan Lodge ( No . 19 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge wis held on Thursday , the cjth inst ., at Cannon-street Hotel , the following being in attendance : Bros . Milton Smith , W . M . ; John Henry Whadcoat , I . P . M . ; Edwyn George Young , S . W . ; William Ferdinand Stauffer , J . W . ; Henry Glenn , P . M ., Treas . ; Charles B . Baines , P . M ., Sec . ; George Risdon Carsberg , S . D . ; William StaceyJ . D . ; Money MarslandI . G . ; Witham M . Bywater , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., D . C ;

, , William Found . P . M ., Stwd . ; W . P . Campbell Everden , Org . ; G . Gilbert , Tyler ; Charles Tyler , P . M . ; George Cox , P . M . ; James Dix , P . M . ; Daniel Nicholson , P . M . ; A . T . Hollingsworth , P . M . ; Ralph S . Archbold , P . M . ; Henry C . Jepps , P . M . ; F . F . W . Collard , P . M . ; George Sneath , P . M . ; John Glenn , P . M . ; G . Hardman , Hnyle , P . M . ; William Nicholson , P . M . ; Arthur Wormull , P . M . ; Robert William Bilby , P . M ., P . G . Treas . Middx . ; Henry Poston , P . M . ; A . Digby Green , P . M . ; ] . P . Hinckel , M . Pulverman , ] . H . Merrett , M . MaislandO . Maisland , G . Stevens , M . MiroyA . C . BurnleyT . K . WilliamsCharles Smith , C . E . Wells , and G . W . Capel .

, , , The minutes of the last lodge meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . William Foxton , and he was initiated . Mr . Harry Lawrence Pound , was balloted for , and duly elected for initiation at the next meeting . The ballot for joining of Bro . William Dunn , B . A ., was taken and proved unanimous . The special feature of the evening was the raising of Bros . Charles Henry Barnes , William Chapman Barnes , and John Walter Barnes , three sons of the Secretary , Bro . C . B . Barnes , P . M . This interesting ceremony was most ably performed by the W . M ., who was well supported

in his dillicult task by the oflicers and Past Masters . The precision and correctness with which every officer performed their several parts , enabled the work to go through without a hitch , much to the admiration of the members and visitors . The sum oi £ \ o was voted out of the lodge Funds for the benefit of the widow of a late member . The W . M . announced that arrangements were being forwarded for a summer outing . A nomination for initiation was made by the W . M ., and other formal business being concluded , the brethren adjourned to the usual excellent banquet . After the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

The W . M ., in pioposing "The Oueen and the Craft , " remarked that piety and virlue were the principles upon which Freemasonry was founded , and these were the principles which have guided the career of the Oueen and endeared her to the nation . In proposing " The M . W . Grand Master , lT . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " the W . M . referred to him as the figurehead and ornament of the Craft , that he had steered us as lhat head along the flowing stream of peace , goodwill , and prosperity for many years

past , and it was hoped that he would live long to adorn our Order in so befitting a manner . In pioposing the toast of "The Grand Oflicers , " the W . M . said that No . ig always desired to give due honour to Grand Lodge Oflicers . They appreciated their arduous labours , and in a passing remark referred to them as being in one respect the army and navy of the Craft , as being thc defenders and guardians of the traditions and integrity of . Masonry .

Bro . W . M . Bywater , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., D . C , in response drew attention to the way in which the Grand Officers threw themselves into the work of the Craft , always being icady to assist in the various duties they were so often called upon to perform , and referred » . o lhe R . W . Dep . Grand Master , the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe presiding the previous evening at the 107 th Anniversary Festival in behalf of the Royal Masonic

Institution fur Girls . The rising of the I . P . M ., Bro . J . H . Whadcoat , to propose the toast of "The W . M ., " was the signal for continuous ( ire . He expressed the pleasure it was to propose the toast , remarking that Bro . Milton Smith had had that evening a difficult and arduous task to perform , and that in respect to both the initiation and the raisings he had done credit to himself and the lodge .

The W . M ., in reply , said he was pleased to think that he had not depreciated the reputation of the lodge for good working . He attributed the successful conduct of the ceremonies to the loyal support of his ollieers , and the Past Masters and junior members who had assisted him with so much care and precision , thus avoiding confusion . His heart was in the lodge ; it always had been , and whilst a member he hoped it always would be .

Bro . Wm . loxlon , in response to the toast of " The Initiate , " which was proposed by Bro . Dix , P . M ., in a feeling speech referred to the impression the ceremony of initiation had made on him . lie had followed it with the deepest interest ; was thankful to the AV . M . for the planner in which he had conducted him into Freemasonry , and hoped that lie would himself in due time be competent to take up the responsible oflice of W . M . of the Royal Athelstan Lodge .

The W . M ., in proposing the toast of "The Immediate Past Master and Past Masters , " referred to theinterest the I . P . M . still took in the lodge . Hehad not flagged , aril lie did not think he intended to . The distinguishing characteristic of the Royal Athelstan Ledge , lie thought , might fairly be said to be its Past Masters , who had aU distinguished themselves by their work in the lodge . Bro . Bywater had been a Past Master for aimut . ) . _ years ; Bro . Tyler about 40 years ; and Bro . Dix 35 years . The younger Past Masters were all keeping to the lodge , and he hoped many of them would live tube 40 years or more on the roll .

The I . P . M . and Bro , Bywater , who had been a member for close on 50 years , responded . 'Ihe toast of "The Visitors" was next proposed by the W . M ., who remarked that No . 19 had an old reputation for hospitality to visilors , and he hoped that reputation would never be lost . They always wished them to feel at home when they came , and make themselves comfortable , happy , and one with them . Bro . the Rev . J . Browne , Chap . lfi -t S , responded in a powerful speech on the excellences of the Institution , particularly in respect to that mutual love between the biethren of all ranks , a feature which is exemplified in no other society or institution in the world , and in the reception of visitors .

In proposing the toast of "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Oflicers , " theW . M . spoke of Bro . H . Glenn as being not only the Treasurer , but a treasure . He was a ie . fl , haid wmking Treasurer . He had a large heart , and that heart was in the Royal A'ln-Istan Lodge . As to the Secretary , Bro . Barnes attended to his duties , ill or well . He bad been laid up the last week , but his duties had been carried out with that regard lo nir'iclress and tare that no other Secretary could surpass . They regretted Ins inability 1 » stop to the bim | uet , but he took their love and respect with him . As to the ollieers , ihey one and all diligently attended to their respective duties , and would undoubtedly make good Masters in their turn .

' 1 lie toast having been duly responded to , the Tyler ' s toast ended a very pleasant rvcnirg , the musical talent of the following brethren adding mateiially to the enjoyment A nrita'ion liy llro . Dix , P . M ., and songs by Bros . . Stauffer , Stacey , Burny , Williams , Wliadtuat , J . W . Barnes , W . C . Barnes , J . II . Merrett , K . G . Voung , and lhe visitor , Bru . Biownsoid .

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Honour and Generosity Lodge ( No . 165 )—The ordinary meeting of this old-established and well-known lodge was held at the Inns of Court H > tel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , on Tuesday , March 26 th . Bro . Henry Times presided , supported by Bros . F . T . Rushton , P . M . S , acting S . W . ; Alfred P . Crabb , f . VV . ; F . Btggillay . S . D . ; F . E . Rosher , J . D . ; Howard Thompson , P . M .: C . Belton . P . M ., P . D . G . D . C ; W . W . Aldridge , P . M . ; G . E . Wainwright , P . M ., Sec ; VV . G . Lemon , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . Treas . ; Richard Eve , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; Dale Hart , P . M . ;

G . Sykes , W . de B . Herbert , F . H . Rosher , Frank Richardson , jun ., and A . Hiyne ; while among the visitors were Bros . Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; R . Clav Sudlow , P . G . Std . Br . ; Laurence Kellie , W . M . 6 j ; W . Lewis Barrett , 1319 ; John Ratclifl-, 1319 ; H . R . Rose , P . M . 2000 and 2343 ; J . A . Osborn , 2424 ; G . A . Lansdown , 132 S ; J . H . Ford , 203 S ; and J . P . Murrough , 92 .

The lodge was opened by Bro . Henry Times , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . R . Clay Sudlow , by request of the W . M ., took the chair , and raised Bros . Godfrey Sykes and Herbert to the Third Degree , and gave the ceremony in such a manner as to delight every brother present , as it was a Masonic treat . After the lodge was closed , the banquet was served .

The W . M . gave the usual toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " and "The Pro G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; tha D . G . M ., the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . R . C . Sudlow . The toasts ware drunk with great enthusiasm . In reply , Bro . Sudlow said he was surprised the W . M . had coupled his name with the toast , seeing that there was such a distinguished Grand Officer present as Bro . Frank Richardson . The subject of Grand Officers was always brought to the fore

in the months of March and April among the Craft generally , and the minds of mmy were exercised as to whether the choice of the M . W . Grand Master would fall upon them . The Honour and Generosity Lodge was particularly to be complimented upon the number of Grand Officers enrolled among their members . Bro . Richard Eve , in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said that the W . M . had done excellent service to the lodge in the various offices of lower degree , as well as in the chair for a term of more than seven years , having discharged his duties with great credit .

After the W . M . ' s health had been drunk heartily , Bro . R . Eve continued : I am now going to perform a duty which gives me a great deal of pleasure , and which , in spite of 40 years' experience in the Craft , I have never performed before . The W . M . is about to change his state in life , his single condition is shortly to be changed into a double one . He is going into this duplex position in a few days , and some of us have the pleasure of knowing the lady he is to be united to . We trust he will enjoy the new state in all health and happiness .

Bro . Eve then presented the W . M . with a handsome silver shield , salver and trays from the lodge as a testimony of his popularity . The silver shield had the "Good wishes " of the brethren engraven in the centre of it . In reply , the Worshipful Master said , with deep feeling , that no mere words of his could express his pleasure at the kindness and generosity of the brethren in presenting him with such a beautiful token of their sympathy and friendship , that it wis not the value of the articles in hard cash which touched him , but the forethought of the brethren in so remembering their humble servant ; and that it was particularly appropriate that Bro .

Eve should be the person selected to convey their feelings , as he and Bro . R . C . Driver had been his proposer and seconder on his entering the lodge . He would always keep the gift as long as he lived , and the lodge might always rely upon him for the very best services it was in his power to render . In reply tothe Worshipful Master's toast of "The Past Masters , " Bro . Aldridge thanked the brethren for their kindly reception of the toast , and assured them he and all the P . Ms , were ready to give their support and assistance to the lodge to which they owed their very titles of P . Ms . He expressed their great satisfaction with the present flourishing condition of the lodge .

The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of " I he Visitors , coupling the names of Bros . Frank Richardson and Laurence Kelly . Bro . Frank Richardson referred to the excellent working of the Iodge , and especially the part so ably conducted by Bro . R . Clay Sudlow , who himself was made a Mason in the speaker ' s presence .

Bros . Laurence , Kellie , and Murrough also replied in a lew well-chosen words . In giving the toast of "The Oflicers of the Lodge , " the W . M . thanked the oflicers for the valuable assistance they had rendered him throughout his year of office , and he hoped and lelt sure that his successor would receive the same help from them . The names of Bros . Dale , Hart , and Alfred Ciabb were coupled with the toast . Bros . Dale , Hart , and Alfred Crabb responded .

The musical entertainment during the evening was of the usual highorder . Mr . Turner Kesteven ' s execution on the piano of Chopin ' s Scherzo , Schumann ' s , " Vogel als Prophet , and an Etude by Chopin , the latter , an encore , was very line , and Mr . Kesteven ' s name will , no doubt , be brought prominently before thc London musical world shortly . Mr . Laurence Kellie sang three of his own songs , including " Love's nocturne "

and " The city of night" as only the author can . Bros . Radcliffe and W . L . Barrett played duets from "Aida" and "The Lily of Killarney" upon ( lutes , a novelty in this lodge which was much appreciated , and Bro . Barrett gave " Neapolitan airs , which was encored . Bro . Rose kindly played the accompaniments . The Tyler's toast completed the proceedings .

Panmure Lodge ( No . 720 . )—The installation of the W . Master of this lodge took place on Monday evening , the 20 th inst ., when Bro . Geo . R . Nott was duly installed by Bro . George Allen , P . M ., in a very impressive manner , and the officers were appointed in rotation . After the ceremony the brethren sat down to a most sumptuous repast , well provided by the host , Bro . George Huntley , at the Balham Hotel , when some high-class songs were sung by Bros . G . S . Graham , P . M ., T . L . J . Moncrieff , R . II . Marchbank , W . J . Woodward , Mr . R . Mann , and Mr . Dion Lane , thanks to Bro . W . Williams , Organist to the lodge .

Ubique Lodge ( No ; 17 S 9 ) . —One of the most brilliant and successful of Masonic gatherings in the Metropolis , in " ye merrie month of May , " came off on thc 13 th inst ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly , the occasion being the annual installation ceremonies of the Ubique , or Royal Artillery Lodge , the members of which are scattered over the face of land and water in the four quarters of thc globe . Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Major A . C . Hansard , R . A ., P . M ., and the minutes of the previous regular and audit meetings received and adopted . Bro . Capt . G . II . McLaughlin , R . II . A ., of

Lodge St . John and St . Paul ( E . C . ) , Malta , was the joining member , all initiations , passings , and raisings being deferred to next meeting . The Secretary having announced communications of exceptional interest from Ubique members at several foreign stations , brought to notice thc case of a widow from abroad , and read letters of regret for inability to be present from several home station brethren , & c , including Bros . Edward Letchworth , Grand Secretary , General Lord Roberts , G . S . W . ; J . M . Beach , M . P ., P . M . ; Col . Hughes , M . P . for Norwich , P . M . ; and others . The ceremony of

installation was graced by the presence of 11 Grand Officers , and 13 Provincial Grand Officers , besides several artillery oflicers of distinction ^ and a Urge gathering of other brethren of the Royal Artillery . Bro . Lieut .-Col . J . T . Ritchie , R . A ,, P . M ., P . D . G . S . B . Eng ., having assumed the chair by request of the W . M ., Bro . Captain Victor F . W . A . Paget , R . H . A ., S . W ., was duly presented as the W . M . elect , installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom , and regularly proclaimed and salu ' . ed as W . M . The imposing ceremony wis faultlessly rendered , and the charges impressively delivered by thc Installing O . Iicer .

Ihe W . M ., Captain Victor Paget , invested his officers as follows—all R . A . — : Bros . Quarter-. Master .-Sergt . Shackleton , S . W . ; Capt . jenkinson , J . W . ; Rev . Solbe , B . A ., I'M ., Chap . ; Edwin Morris , P . M ., Treas . ; Major Murdoch , S . D . ; Ouarter-Master-Sergt . Prewer , J . D . ; Major Penton , I . G . ; Capt , Birch , D . C . ; Quarter-Master-Sergt . Paley , A . D . C . ; Lieut . Learmont , Sec . ; Sergt .-Maior Stretton , Org . ; Lieut . Prendergast , Capt . Chamberlin , and Capt . Grierson , Stwds . ; C . Warren , Tyler ; and the lodjje

unanimously re-elected as Charity Representative , Bro , Capt . Weston , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Kent ; and as Auditors , Bros . Major-Gen . Robertson , Lieut . Straubenzee , and Cap t . Shipman . Before closing the lodge , a very hearty vote of thanks was accordid the Installing Ollicer , Bro . Lieut .-Col . Ritchie , while to mark the distinction of having ruled the l'liii | ir _! Lodge for two successive years the I . P . M ., Bro . Major Hansard , was presented wilh a Past Master ' s jewel , embellished with a solid gold bar , studded with brilliants .