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ergy to discharge its multifarious duties with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the chapter . With regard to the jewel which has been unanimously voted to him that day , he hoped to be spared many years to wear it as a memorial of the respect and esteem borne him by the companions of his mother chapter , the old Jerusalem . Comps . Robinson and Mander having contributed
some harmony , the M . E . proposed "The Healths of Comps . Hammond and Elsam , the First and Second principals elect , " in a very neat speech , in which he stated that he must mention that the assistance he had received from those worthy companions during his two years of office was great in the extreme . However well up a First Principal might be , his efforts would be abortive
unless aided by the exertions of his chief officers , and he was pleased to say that in every way Comps . Hammond and Elsam had tendered him good suit and service , and in conclusion he looked forward to the chapter enjoying two prosperous years of office under the able sway of those companions , and it was his intention to endeavour to bring several provincial brethren to be exalted during . their
respective years of office . Comp . Hammond , in reply , stated that he was proud to think that the chapter had voted him that day to fill the chair of the Jerusalem as First Principal during the ensuing year , and he would endeavour to merit the confidence reposed in him . He then touched at length upon the remarks of the M . E ., and said that although he could not hope to equal the working of
Comp . Smith , yet he would try , with his assistance , in eonjunction with the other P . Z . ' s of the chapter , to preserve its prestige , and in conclusion he hoped that his term of office would be as prosperous and as successful as that of thc M . E . Comp . Elsam briefly returned thanks , in which he endorsed the remarks of the last speaker , and said that with the good examples of the M . E . and the M . E . elect
before him , it would be very hard indeed if he could not manage to discharge his duties when the time came to the satisfaction of the chapter . The M . E ., and Comps . Mander and Walls having vocally and dramatically amused the companions , Comp . Wagner , the Third Principal elect , was duly toasted , and made an excellent reply . " The Health of the P . Z . ' s of the Chapter" was then riven , and
Comps . Harfeld , Davage and Holbrook responded . The toast of "The Subordinate Officers of the Chapter " having been given by the M . E ., prefaced by a few kind remarks addressed to each officer individually , was acknowledged by Comps . Davage , Robinson , and Mander . The installation of Comp . Hammond takes place on the second Tuesday in April next .
BARNET . —Gladsmuir Chapter ( No . 1385 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Red Lion Hotel , on the r 7 th inst . Present : E . Comps . T . S . Carter , Prov . G . N ., M . E . Z . ; J . Lowthin , Prov . G . 2 nd A . S .. H . ; W . Cutbush , J . ; J . Terry , Prov . G . D . C , P . Z . ; J . R . Cocks , Prov . G . J ., S . E . ; G . W . Verry , P . Z ., Prin . Soj . ; and Comps . Hayward Edwards , S . N . ; J .
Livingston , 1 st A . S . ; Booth , 2 nd A . S . ; Cussans , M . C ; Crutch , Steward ; Purrott , Marks , Fisher , Young , J . Cutbush . Visitor : E . Comp . W . B . Heath P . Z . No . 22 . The busiiness of the chapter was to instal the Principals and induct the officers for the year ensuing . E . Comp . Terry in his usual efficient manner acted as Installing Officer , and installed E . Comps . Lowthin , M . E . Z . ; W . Cutbush ,
H . ; Hayward Edwards , J . Ihe following companions were inducted officers : —Cocks , S . E . ; Verry , S . N . ; Livingston , Prin . Soj . ; Booth , 1 st A . S . ; Cussans , D . C . ; Fisher Young , Steward . Comp . Goddard was reelected Janitor . The M . E . Z . presented E . Comp . Carter , the 1 st Z . of the chapter , with a very handsome Past Principal's jewel , which had been subscribed for by the
members of the chapter , for which Comp . Carter thanked them . BATH . —Royal Cumberland Chapter ( N 0 . 41 ) —Owing to sickness and other causes , the monthly meeting on February 15 th was but thinly attended . Unfortunately the absence of the 1 st and 2 nd Principalswas thus accounted for . By request Ex . Comp ., Dr . Hopkins P . Z 328 , 587 , 710
took the chair of Z ; Ex . Comp . Moutrie , P . Z . and Treas ., that of H . ; and Ex . Comp . Carey was in his place as J . The following P . Z . ' s were also present : — Ruble , Mann , Kees , Reeves ; and Trevor , as a visitor from a chapter at Bombay . After the chapter had been opened the following companions were admitted : —Hill , E . ; Hearne , N . ; Brown , P . Soj . ; Gummer , as Soj . ; Faulkner , J . Soj . ;
Howes , Davies . Comp . Bigwood was in his place as Janitor . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Packer was introduced , properly prepared , and exalted to the Supreme Degree by the acting 1 st Principal , who also gave the historical , symbolical and mystical lectures , with the exception of the explanation of the working tools , which devolved on the acting
H . The chapter room on this evening wore an unusually cheerful aspect , the officers wearing new robes and collars ; there was also a new altar ; the sceptres , staves , jewels , candlesticks had been regilt , & c . Ex . Comp . Moutrie reported on what had been done , and presented to the chapter a new veil for the altar , and a banner for the 1 st Principal .
For this a vote of thanks was passed , as also to him and Comp . Hill for their successful labours in the work of restoration . A grant of ten guineas was made to the Ma-^ sonic School for Girls . Other matters not of general interest were settled , and a brother was proposed for exaltation . r
STONEHOUSE—Sincerity Chapter ( No . 189 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held on Monday evening at St . George's Hall . There were present : Comps . J . E . Curteis , Z . ; Chapman , H . ; Dampney , J . ; Rae , 1 P . Z . ; Bayly , P . Z . ; J . Latimer , S . E . ; A . Latimer ,
S . N ., Hon . P . S . ; Rev . J . W . Lemon , S . S . ; Fergusson , J . S . ; Col . Fitz Gerald Horton , C . ; Croydon , G . ; Evans , J . E . ; Moon , J . ; Barrett . Comp . J . B . Curteis , M . E . Z ., presided , and the minutes of the last regular meeting ( which included a vote of £ 5 to the Royal
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Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows ofFreemasons , placed upon the list of the M . E . Z ., who represented the province at the annual festival ) having been read , Comp . Curteis , assisted by Comp . Rae , P . Z ., installed Comp . Chapman ( who had travelled from Sheffield to be present upon the occasion ) as Z . ; Comp . Dampney , as H . ; and Comp . J . Latimer , as J . The
following companions were appointed and invested : — Comps . A . Latimer . S . E . ; Rev . J . W . Lemon , S . N . ; Hon . P . S . Ferguson , S . S . ; D . Horton , J . S . ; Rogers , Janitor . Comp . Curteis congratulated the chapter upon its financial position , and expressed a hope that whilst it continues to expect a high standard of qualification on behalf of all candidates for admission to it , the one great
object of all Freemasonry would , as it ever had been , be well considered . MANCHESTER . —Affability Chapter ( No . 317 ) . —This chapter held its monthly meeting on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., when more than' forty members and visitors were present . The chapter was opened by Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , Z ., who afterwards installed his successor
Comp . S . Henson , as Z . Comp . Fox was installed as H . by Comp . W . F . Towle , P . Z ., and Comp . J . Smethurst as J . by Comp . J . Hall , P . Z ., P . G . P . S . of E . L . The officers were invested by Comp . Towle , viz ., Comps . J . Lees , as S . E . ; J . Dawson , as S . N . ; D . Donbavand , P . S . ; Moore , 1 st A . S ; J . Kerridge , 2 nd A . S . ; W . P . Norris , Treas ; and J . Sly , Janitor . The newly installed Z . presented the
balance sheet , which was passed . He congratulated the chapter on the flourishing state of their financies , and in doing so stated that for years there had been a debt upon thc chapter , but he was proud to say that their late Z ., during his two years of office , had by his exertions raised thc chapter in its number of members as well as in its financial state , and they had nowa good balance in hand . He
then briefly alluded to the presentation which was to be made during the evening to Comp . Sillitoe . After the chapter was closed ! about forty companions sat down to a substantial repast , Comp . Henson presiding . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and drank with enthusiasm . " Comp . Henson ' s Health " was proposed and received very warmly . After returning thanks he in
a very eulogistic speech presented to Comp . Sillitoe a very handsome timepiece , and a beautiful eighteen-carat gold P . Z . ' s jewel , as a tribute of the esteem in which he is held by the memhets of the chapter . The timepiece bears a gold plite with the following inscription : — "Presented to Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z ., by tbe members of the Chapter
of Affability , 317 , for his valuable services , February 17 th , 1876 . " The jewel also bears a suitable inscription . The musical talent of this chapter is well-known in the province , and the proceedings of the evening were enlivened by songs and recitations , Comp . Roberds , P . G . G ., doing good service at the pianoforte .
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TEMPLE LODGE ( No . 173 ) . —At the regular meeting of this lodge for the installation of Bro . G . W . Verry There were present Bros . C . Lacey , W . M . ; G . W . Verry ' , S . W . j E . Gotthiel , J . W . ; T . S . Mortlock , Treas . ; J . T . S . Hood , Sec ; W . R . Marsh , M . O . ; G . Snow , S . O . ; A . Mole , J . O . ; G . HoUingtop , Registrar ; B .
Cundick , S . D . ; W . H . Wallington , I . G . The visitors were Bros . F . Binckes , G . Sec ; Geo . Vaxley , 104 , G . Steward , and P . G . Overseer ; R . Berridge , W . M . 104 , P . G . J . W . ; P . L . Simmond , P . M ., St . Mark's ; J Terry , Southwark ; E . V , Henley , Thistle ; John Close , 104 , P . G . Steward ; John Smith , 105 . Bros . S . H . Rawley , J . Newton , E , J . Moore , R . C . Davis , were advanced to
the degree of Mark Master Masons . The ceremony of installation was then worked , and ' on the brethren being admitted P . M . Mortlock gave the charge in a most impressive manner . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : —E . Gotthiel , S . W . ; I . T . S . Hood , J . W . ; W . Christian , S . D . ; W . H . Wallington , J . D . ; G . Hollington , I . G . ; B . Cundick ,
Registrar ; B . L . Stuitesant , Sec ; N . Gluckstein , W . S . ; and J . H . Ross . At the conclusion of the business the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet . The W . M ., in giving thc toast of " The Queen , " stated that we had in connection with Mark Masonry Prince Leopold , and he had no doubt that he ( Prince Leopold ) would attain a high position in the degree . After the toasts of " The G . M .,
Lord Limerick , P . G . M . of the Order , Lord Leigh , the Earl of Carnarvon , Bros . Binckes , Portal , & c , " the W . M ., proposed " The Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale . He spoke very feelingly of the loss the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons had sustained by the death of Bro . R . Callender , stating how short a time since he had sat together with him , & c . " The Grand Officers "
was responded to by Bro . Binckes , who said it was with mingled feelings of pleasure and regret he passed a high eiulogy upon Bro . Callender , especially dwelling upon his universal kindness to Masons , and not only to them , but hs love and charity extended to those outside the Craft , and to all philanthropic objects . The W . M . proposed " The Visitors , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Berridge ,
W . M . of the Macdonald Lodge , 104 , who responded in a very able speech . The W . M , then proposed " The Past Masters . " Bro . Lacey proposed " The Health of the W . M . elect , Bro . Verry , " who , in responding , said he would , as far as he could , promote the interests of the lodge , and do all he could for its welfare , and keep up its prestige as the two P . M . ' s had done before him . The W . M . proposed
" The Health of the Newly-advanced Brethren , " who , he stated , were personal friends of his own . Bro . Davis sang a capital song , and the newly-advanced brethren replied to the toast . The W . M . then proposed " The Healths of Bros . Binckes and Terry . " Bro . Terry replied in a most eloquent speech , Bro . Binckes also replied , and gave a most encouraging account of the Mark Benevolent Fund ,
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and impressed upon his listeners that they must not forget " Our Boys . " There were some other toasts , and a duct , whistled by Bros . P . M . Mortlock and Henley , was received with great applause .
MACDONALD LODGE OF MARK MASTERS ( No . 104 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Masons' Hall , Coleman-street , London , E . C , on Saturday , the 19 th inst . The brethren attended in regulation mourning for the late Deputy Grand Mark Master , Brother W . Romaine Callender , whose lamented decease was the subject of generally
expressed regret . The W . M ., Bro . R . Berridge , opened the lodge at the appointed hour , and amongst others present were the W . Bro . W . Worrell , P . G . Organist , I . P . M . ; Bros . T . White , S . W . ; N . Ritherdon . M . O . ; the V . W . Bros . Thomas Meggy , P . G . M . O . ; James Stevens , P . G . J . O . ; P . M . ' s , L . Hammerton , P . G . D . C ., P . M . and Secretary ; Bros . W . P . Collins , S . D . ;
F . H . Cozens , J . D . and Organist ; N . J . F . Basnett , I . G . ; G . Yaxley , D . C . ; G . W . Verry , W . M . Temple Mark Lodge , W . S . ; J . Close , C . S . ; W . C . Hale , J . K . Pitt , H . F . Partridge , J . F . Honey , F . G . Raggett , J . R . Williams , H . H . Cook , W . Grant , and others . There were no visitors on this occasion , and the business was not so heavy as is usual in this lodge . Bro .
Edwin Frost , of No . 1347 , was duly advanced with full and perfect ceremonial . The W . M . offered his services as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund , an offer which was cordially accepted with promises of support . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . The customary toasts were severally proposed and responded to , the only
one requiring special mention being that of " The Deputy Grand Mark Master , and the Past and Present Officers of Grand Mark Lodge , " in response to which Bro . Meggy feelingly alluded to the loss the Order had sustained b y the death of Bro . Callender , whose good works , both in Craft and Mark Masonry , were so generally recognised both in the metropolis and in his large and important
province . In the nobleman about to be appointed in his stead Bro . Meggy hailed an influential addition to thc future prospects of the Mark Degree , and having further expressed his conviction of the earnestness with which the officers of the Grand Lodge endeavoured to perform their duty to the Order , thanked the brethren in the name of his colleagues present for the compliments the W . M . had paid
to them . Chanty was not forgotten , and on the toast of " The Mark Benevolent Fund " being responded to , the offered Stewardship of the W . M . was gratefully acknowledged . The very enjoyable evening was enlivened b y some capital songs , Bro . Cozens presiding with his usual ability and urbanity at the pianoforte , and was brought to a close at a reasonable hour by the Tyler ' s toast .
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COCKERMOUTH . —Dyke's Conclave ( No . 36 ) . —A special assembly of this conclave was held on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., at the rooms of Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1002 , Market-place , Cockermouth . Em . Sir Knt . R . Robinson , Past Sovereign , was in the throne , in the absence , through continued indisposition of the M . P . Sovereign , Em . Sir Knt . E . W . Henry , M . D . The officers
present were : Em . Sir Knts . Rev . W . Beeby , Eusebius ; E . Tyson , Senior General ; J . L . Paitson , Recorder ; W . Shilton , Standard Bearer ; Rev . E . M . Rice , High Prelate ; W . F . Lamonby , Herald ; and others . Em . Sir Knts . J . Pearson and W , Taylor , Past Sovereigns , were likewise present . The only business before the conclave was conferring the grades ef Viceroy and Sovereign on Sir Knt . W . F .
lamonby , by special warrant of the Executive Committee of the Grand Imperial Council , in order to enable him to spread the Knightly Order in the Australian colonies , whence he proceeds in the month of April next . The ceremonies were most correctly and impressively performed by the presiding Sovereign , assisted by the other Em . Sir Knights present , and the conclave was duly closed by the newly-enthroned Sovereign .
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GLASGOW . —Lodge Mother Kilwinning ( No . o ) . —The fifth annual re-union of the brethren in Glasgow neighbourhood belonging to the ancient "Mother " was held on Friday evening , the 18 th inst ., in the hall of St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 3 J ) , at 213 , Buchananstreet , Glasgow . Bro . R . Wylie , P . G . S ., Ayrshire , presided , supported to right and left by J . A . Ferguson ,.
P . S . W . o ; J . Thomson , o ; M . Nelson , W . M . 3 * ; W . Bell , I . P . M . 3 % ; John Baird , P . M . 3-J ; and others . Bros . Stodart and Walker , No . o , officiated as Croupiers , and about 50 brethren sat down to an excellent supper , elegantly purveyed by Bro . C . Galloway , of West Nilestreet . Previous to commencing the subsequent proceedings of the evening , the Secretary , Bro . Stodart , read letters
of apology for absence from Bros . Sir James Ferguson , Bart , of Kilkcrran ; W . Montgomery Neilson , W . I ' . G . M . of Glasgow ; and Rev . Bro . Inglis of Kilmaurs , P . G . Chap , of Ayrshire . The Chairman then proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were enthusiastically honoured . In commending that of " The Prince of Wales , G . M . M . of E ., " he said that the Prince , as they were all aware , was
not only the head of the Craft in England , but was also the patron of Freemasonry in Scotland . He had no doubt that the Prince ' s visit to India would have a very beneficial effect upon Freemasonry , in that distant part of her Majesty ' s dominions , in addition to cementing more closely the people of that great empire with the old country . The toast of '' The Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces " having been given by Bro . Stodart ( Croupier ) , and acknowledged
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ergy to discharge its multifarious duties with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the chapter . With regard to the jewel which has been unanimously voted to him that day , he hoped to be spared many years to wear it as a memorial of the respect and esteem borne him by the companions of his mother chapter , the old Jerusalem . Comps . Robinson and Mander having contributed
some harmony , the M . E . proposed "The Healths of Comps . Hammond and Elsam , the First and Second principals elect , " in a very neat speech , in which he stated that he must mention that the assistance he had received from those worthy companions during his two years of office was great in the extreme . However well up a First Principal might be , his efforts would be abortive
unless aided by the exertions of his chief officers , and he was pleased to say that in every way Comps . Hammond and Elsam had tendered him good suit and service , and in conclusion he looked forward to the chapter enjoying two prosperous years of office under the able sway of those companions , and it was his intention to endeavour to bring several provincial brethren to be exalted during . their
respective years of office . Comp . Hammond , in reply , stated that he was proud to think that the chapter had voted him that day to fill the chair of the Jerusalem as First Principal during the ensuing year , and he would endeavour to merit the confidence reposed in him . He then touched at length upon the remarks of the M . E ., and said that although he could not hope to equal the working of
Comp . Smith , yet he would try , with his assistance , in eonjunction with the other P . Z . ' s of the chapter , to preserve its prestige , and in conclusion he hoped that his term of office would be as prosperous and as successful as that of thc M . E . Comp . Elsam briefly returned thanks , in which he endorsed the remarks of the last speaker , and said that with the good examples of the M . E . and the M . E . elect
before him , it would be very hard indeed if he could not manage to discharge his duties when the time came to the satisfaction of the chapter . The M . E ., and Comps . Mander and Walls having vocally and dramatically amused the companions , Comp . Wagner , the Third Principal elect , was duly toasted , and made an excellent reply . " The Health of the P . Z . ' s of the Chapter" was then riven , and
Comps . Harfeld , Davage and Holbrook responded . The toast of "The Subordinate Officers of the Chapter " having been given by the M . E ., prefaced by a few kind remarks addressed to each officer individually , was acknowledged by Comps . Davage , Robinson , and Mander . The installation of Comp . Hammond takes place on the second Tuesday in April next .
BARNET . —Gladsmuir Chapter ( No . 1385 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Red Lion Hotel , on the r 7 th inst . Present : E . Comps . T . S . Carter , Prov . G . N ., M . E . Z . ; J . Lowthin , Prov . G . 2 nd A . S .. H . ; W . Cutbush , J . ; J . Terry , Prov . G . D . C , P . Z . ; J . R . Cocks , Prov . G . J ., S . E . ; G . W . Verry , P . Z ., Prin . Soj . ; and Comps . Hayward Edwards , S . N . ; J .
Livingston , 1 st A . S . ; Booth , 2 nd A . S . ; Cussans , M . C ; Crutch , Steward ; Purrott , Marks , Fisher , Young , J . Cutbush . Visitor : E . Comp . W . B . Heath P . Z . No . 22 . The busiiness of the chapter was to instal the Principals and induct the officers for the year ensuing . E . Comp . Terry in his usual efficient manner acted as Installing Officer , and installed E . Comps . Lowthin , M . E . Z . ; W . Cutbush ,
H . ; Hayward Edwards , J . Ihe following companions were inducted officers : —Cocks , S . E . ; Verry , S . N . ; Livingston , Prin . Soj . ; Booth , 1 st A . S . ; Cussans , D . C . ; Fisher Young , Steward . Comp . Goddard was reelected Janitor . The M . E . Z . presented E . Comp . Carter , the 1 st Z . of the chapter , with a very handsome Past Principal's jewel , which had been subscribed for by the
members of the chapter , for which Comp . Carter thanked them . BATH . —Royal Cumberland Chapter ( N 0 . 41 ) —Owing to sickness and other causes , the monthly meeting on February 15 th was but thinly attended . Unfortunately the absence of the 1 st and 2 nd Principalswas thus accounted for . By request Ex . Comp ., Dr . Hopkins P . Z 328 , 587 , 710
took the chair of Z ; Ex . Comp . Moutrie , P . Z . and Treas ., that of H . ; and Ex . Comp . Carey was in his place as J . The following P . Z . ' s were also present : — Ruble , Mann , Kees , Reeves ; and Trevor , as a visitor from a chapter at Bombay . After the chapter had been opened the following companions were admitted : —Hill , E . ; Hearne , N . ; Brown , P . Soj . ; Gummer , as Soj . ; Faulkner , J . Soj . ;
Howes , Davies . Comp . Bigwood was in his place as Janitor . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Packer was introduced , properly prepared , and exalted to the Supreme Degree by the acting 1 st Principal , who also gave the historical , symbolical and mystical lectures , with the exception of the explanation of the working tools , which devolved on the acting
H . The chapter room on this evening wore an unusually cheerful aspect , the officers wearing new robes and collars ; there was also a new altar ; the sceptres , staves , jewels , candlesticks had been regilt , & c . Ex . Comp . Moutrie reported on what had been done , and presented to the chapter a new veil for the altar , and a banner for the 1 st Principal .
For this a vote of thanks was passed , as also to him and Comp . Hill for their successful labours in the work of restoration . A grant of ten guineas was made to the Ma-^ sonic School for Girls . Other matters not of general interest were settled , and a brother was proposed for exaltation . r
STONEHOUSE—Sincerity Chapter ( No . 189 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held on Monday evening at St . George's Hall . There were present : Comps . J . E . Curteis , Z . ; Chapman , H . ; Dampney , J . ; Rae , 1 P . Z . ; Bayly , P . Z . ; J . Latimer , S . E . ; A . Latimer ,
S . N ., Hon . P . S . ; Rev . J . W . Lemon , S . S . ; Fergusson , J . S . ; Col . Fitz Gerald Horton , C . ; Croydon , G . ; Evans , J . E . ; Moon , J . ; Barrett . Comp . J . B . Curteis , M . E . Z ., presided , and the minutes of the last regular meeting ( which included a vote of £ 5 to the Royal
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Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows ofFreemasons , placed upon the list of the M . E . Z ., who represented the province at the annual festival ) having been read , Comp . Curteis , assisted by Comp . Rae , P . Z ., installed Comp . Chapman ( who had travelled from Sheffield to be present upon the occasion ) as Z . ; Comp . Dampney , as H . ; and Comp . J . Latimer , as J . The
following companions were appointed and invested : — Comps . A . Latimer . S . E . ; Rev . J . W . Lemon , S . N . ; Hon . P . S . Ferguson , S . S . ; D . Horton , J . S . ; Rogers , Janitor . Comp . Curteis congratulated the chapter upon its financial position , and expressed a hope that whilst it continues to expect a high standard of qualification on behalf of all candidates for admission to it , the one great
object of all Freemasonry would , as it ever had been , be well considered . MANCHESTER . —Affability Chapter ( No . 317 ) . —This chapter held its monthly meeting on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., when more than' forty members and visitors were present . The chapter was opened by Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , Z ., who afterwards installed his successor
Comp . S . Henson , as Z . Comp . Fox was installed as H . by Comp . W . F . Towle , P . Z ., and Comp . J . Smethurst as J . by Comp . J . Hall , P . Z ., P . G . P . S . of E . L . The officers were invested by Comp . Towle , viz ., Comps . J . Lees , as S . E . ; J . Dawson , as S . N . ; D . Donbavand , P . S . ; Moore , 1 st A . S ; J . Kerridge , 2 nd A . S . ; W . P . Norris , Treas ; and J . Sly , Janitor . The newly installed Z . presented the
balance sheet , which was passed . He congratulated the chapter on the flourishing state of their financies , and in doing so stated that for years there had been a debt upon thc chapter , but he was proud to say that their late Z ., during his two years of office , had by his exertions raised thc chapter in its number of members as well as in its financial state , and they had nowa good balance in hand . He
then briefly alluded to the presentation which was to be made during the evening to Comp . Sillitoe . After the chapter was closed ! about forty companions sat down to a substantial repast , Comp . Henson presiding . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and drank with enthusiasm . " Comp . Henson ' s Health " was proposed and received very warmly . After returning thanks he in
a very eulogistic speech presented to Comp . Sillitoe a very handsome timepiece , and a beautiful eighteen-carat gold P . Z . ' s jewel , as a tribute of the esteem in which he is held by the memhets of the chapter . The timepiece bears a gold plite with the following inscription : — "Presented to Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z ., by tbe members of the Chapter
of Affability , 317 , for his valuable services , February 17 th , 1876 . " The jewel also bears a suitable inscription . The musical talent of this chapter is well-known in the province , and the proceedings of the evening were enlivened by songs and recitations , Comp . Roberds , P . G . G ., doing good service at the pianoforte .
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TEMPLE LODGE ( No . 173 ) . —At the regular meeting of this lodge for the installation of Bro . G . W . Verry There were present Bros . C . Lacey , W . M . ; G . W . Verry ' , S . W . j E . Gotthiel , J . W . ; T . S . Mortlock , Treas . ; J . T . S . Hood , Sec ; W . R . Marsh , M . O . ; G . Snow , S . O . ; A . Mole , J . O . ; G . HoUingtop , Registrar ; B .
Cundick , S . D . ; W . H . Wallington , I . G . The visitors were Bros . F . Binckes , G . Sec ; Geo . Vaxley , 104 , G . Steward , and P . G . Overseer ; R . Berridge , W . M . 104 , P . G . J . W . ; P . L . Simmond , P . M ., St . Mark's ; J Terry , Southwark ; E . V , Henley , Thistle ; John Close , 104 , P . G . Steward ; John Smith , 105 . Bros . S . H . Rawley , J . Newton , E , J . Moore , R . C . Davis , were advanced to
the degree of Mark Master Masons . The ceremony of installation was then worked , and ' on the brethren being admitted P . M . Mortlock gave the charge in a most impressive manner . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : —E . Gotthiel , S . W . ; I . T . S . Hood , J . W . ; W . Christian , S . D . ; W . H . Wallington , J . D . ; G . Hollington , I . G . ; B . Cundick ,
Registrar ; B . L . Stuitesant , Sec ; N . Gluckstein , W . S . ; and J . H . Ross . At the conclusion of the business the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet . The W . M ., in giving thc toast of " The Queen , " stated that we had in connection with Mark Masonry Prince Leopold , and he had no doubt that he ( Prince Leopold ) would attain a high position in the degree . After the toasts of " The G . M .,
Lord Limerick , P . G . M . of the Order , Lord Leigh , the Earl of Carnarvon , Bros . Binckes , Portal , & c , " the W . M ., proposed " The Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale . He spoke very feelingly of the loss the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons had sustained by the death of Bro . R . Callender , stating how short a time since he had sat together with him , & c . " The Grand Officers "
was responded to by Bro . Binckes , who said it was with mingled feelings of pleasure and regret he passed a high eiulogy upon Bro . Callender , especially dwelling upon his universal kindness to Masons , and not only to them , but hs love and charity extended to those outside the Craft , and to all philanthropic objects . The W . M . proposed " The Visitors , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Berridge ,
W . M . of the Macdonald Lodge , 104 , who responded in a very able speech . The W . M , then proposed " The Past Masters . " Bro . Lacey proposed " The Health of the W . M . elect , Bro . Verry , " who , in responding , said he would , as far as he could , promote the interests of the lodge , and do all he could for its welfare , and keep up its prestige as the two P . M . ' s had done before him . The W . M . proposed
" The Health of the Newly-advanced Brethren , " who , he stated , were personal friends of his own . Bro . Davis sang a capital song , and the newly-advanced brethren replied to the toast . The W . M . then proposed " The Healths of Bros . Binckes and Terry . " Bro . Terry replied in a most eloquent speech , Bro . Binckes also replied , and gave a most encouraging account of the Mark Benevolent Fund ,
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and impressed upon his listeners that they must not forget " Our Boys . " There were some other toasts , and a duct , whistled by Bros . P . M . Mortlock and Henley , was received with great applause .
MACDONALD LODGE OF MARK MASTERS ( No . 104 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Masons' Hall , Coleman-street , London , E . C , on Saturday , the 19 th inst . The brethren attended in regulation mourning for the late Deputy Grand Mark Master , Brother W . Romaine Callender , whose lamented decease was the subject of generally
expressed regret . The W . M ., Bro . R . Berridge , opened the lodge at the appointed hour , and amongst others present were the W . Bro . W . Worrell , P . G . Organist , I . P . M . ; Bros . T . White , S . W . ; N . Ritherdon . M . O . ; the V . W . Bros . Thomas Meggy , P . G . M . O . ; James Stevens , P . G . J . O . ; P . M . ' s , L . Hammerton , P . G . D . C ., P . M . and Secretary ; Bros . W . P . Collins , S . D . ;
F . H . Cozens , J . D . and Organist ; N . J . F . Basnett , I . G . ; G . Yaxley , D . C . ; G . W . Verry , W . M . Temple Mark Lodge , W . S . ; J . Close , C . S . ; W . C . Hale , J . K . Pitt , H . F . Partridge , J . F . Honey , F . G . Raggett , J . R . Williams , H . H . Cook , W . Grant , and others . There were no visitors on this occasion , and the business was not so heavy as is usual in this lodge . Bro .
Edwin Frost , of No . 1347 , was duly advanced with full and perfect ceremonial . The W . M . offered his services as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund , an offer which was cordially accepted with promises of support . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . The customary toasts were severally proposed and responded to , the only
one requiring special mention being that of " The Deputy Grand Mark Master , and the Past and Present Officers of Grand Mark Lodge , " in response to which Bro . Meggy feelingly alluded to the loss the Order had sustained b y the death of Bro . Callender , whose good works , both in Craft and Mark Masonry , were so generally recognised both in the metropolis and in his large and important
province . In the nobleman about to be appointed in his stead Bro . Meggy hailed an influential addition to thc future prospects of the Mark Degree , and having further expressed his conviction of the earnestness with which the officers of the Grand Lodge endeavoured to perform their duty to the Order , thanked the brethren in the name of his colleagues present for the compliments the W . M . had paid
to them . Chanty was not forgotten , and on the toast of " The Mark Benevolent Fund " being responded to , the offered Stewardship of the W . M . was gratefully acknowledged . The very enjoyable evening was enlivened b y some capital songs , Bro . Cozens presiding with his usual ability and urbanity at the pianoforte , and was brought to a close at a reasonable hour by the Tyler ' s toast .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
COCKERMOUTH . —Dyke's Conclave ( No . 36 ) . —A special assembly of this conclave was held on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., at the rooms of Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1002 , Market-place , Cockermouth . Em . Sir Knt . R . Robinson , Past Sovereign , was in the throne , in the absence , through continued indisposition of the M . P . Sovereign , Em . Sir Knt . E . W . Henry , M . D . The officers
present were : Em . Sir Knts . Rev . W . Beeby , Eusebius ; E . Tyson , Senior General ; J . L . Paitson , Recorder ; W . Shilton , Standard Bearer ; Rev . E . M . Rice , High Prelate ; W . F . Lamonby , Herald ; and others . Em . Sir Knts . J . Pearson and W , Taylor , Past Sovereigns , were likewise present . The only business before the conclave was conferring the grades ef Viceroy and Sovereign on Sir Knt . W . F .
lamonby , by special warrant of the Executive Committee of the Grand Imperial Council , in order to enable him to spread the Knightly Order in the Australian colonies , whence he proceeds in the month of April next . The ceremonies were most correctly and impressively performed by the presiding Sovereign , assisted by the other Em . Sir Knights present , and the conclave was duly closed by the newly-enthroned Sovereign .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GLASGOW . —Lodge Mother Kilwinning ( No . o ) . —The fifth annual re-union of the brethren in Glasgow neighbourhood belonging to the ancient "Mother " was held on Friday evening , the 18 th inst ., in the hall of St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 3 J ) , at 213 , Buchananstreet , Glasgow . Bro . R . Wylie , P . G . S ., Ayrshire , presided , supported to right and left by J . A . Ferguson ,.
P . S . W . o ; J . Thomson , o ; M . Nelson , W . M . 3 * ; W . Bell , I . P . M . 3 % ; John Baird , P . M . 3-J ; and others . Bros . Stodart and Walker , No . o , officiated as Croupiers , and about 50 brethren sat down to an excellent supper , elegantly purveyed by Bro . C . Galloway , of West Nilestreet . Previous to commencing the subsequent proceedings of the evening , the Secretary , Bro . Stodart , read letters
of apology for absence from Bros . Sir James Ferguson , Bart , of Kilkcrran ; W . Montgomery Neilson , W . I ' . G . M . of Glasgow ; and Rev . Bro . Inglis of Kilmaurs , P . G . Chap , of Ayrshire . The Chairman then proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were enthusiastically honoured . In commending that of " The Prince of Wales , G . M . M . of E ., " he said that the Prince , as they were all aware , was
not only the head of the Craft in England , but was also the patron of Freemasonry in Scotland . He had no doubt that the Prince ' s visit to India would have a very beneficial effect upon Freemasonry , in that distant part of her Majesty ' s dominions , in addition to cementing more closely the people of that great empire with the old country . The toast of '' The Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces " having been given by Bro . Stodart ( Croupier ) , and acknowledged