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Article INSTRUCTION. ← Page 2 of 2 Article Royal Arch. Page 1 of 1 Article Allied Masonic Degrees. Page 1 of 1 Article BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE. Page 1 of 1 Article NEW MASONIC CHARITY IN WEST LANCASHIRE. Page 1 of 1 Article NEW MASONIC CHARITY IN WEST LANCASHIRE. Page 1 of 1 Article THE GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND AT KIRRIEMUIR. Page 1 of 1
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Instruction.
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read anil confirmed . Bro . J . Woodward having otl ' ered himself as a candidate to lie passed \ o the Second Degree , the usual questions were put and answered , and he retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the degree of F . C . Bro . Wilkie Jones offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , he was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the degree
of M . M . Lodge closed in the Third and then the Second Degree . Bro . W . Fowles worked the ist Section of this lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . Reynolds , See ., proposed that Bro . j . R . Harnell , S . W ., he W . M . for the ensuing week . Seconded by Bro . J . W . ; carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering tor the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .
UBIQUE LODGE CNo . r ; 8 q ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the iSth inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebnry-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Green , sen ., W . M . ; Grist , S . W . ; Mimms , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; P . Conghlan , Sec . ; Coleman , ' S . D . ; Mann , J . D . ; Glover , I . G . ; Flattelv , P . M . ; Wade , P . M . ; Brindley , P . M . ; R . | . Taylor , P . M . ' ; Forscutt , O . D . Ward , Chilcott , Gilbert , Snook , C . White , P . M ., Nicholls , Witts , P . M ., and Conlthard . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes oE the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation
was rehearsed , Bro . Gilbert being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bros . Brindlev and Nicholls , candidates to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions and were entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The [ ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bros . Brindiey " and Nicholls being the candidates . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . Witts , P . M . 144 , and O . 1 ) . Ward , 144 , were unanimously elected joining members , these brethren having replied ; the W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Grist was unanimouslv elected W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic business bc ' ing ended , the lodge was c' sed .
CH 1 SWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . — , \ meeting was held on Saturday , the 19 th inst ., at the Hampshire Hog , King-street West , Hammersmith , W . C . Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . ; John Brown , S . W . ; W . W . Williams , | . W . ; W . Johnson , Sec . ; II . Price , S . D . ; F . Craggs , J . D . ^ Perdue , P . M ., i . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; E . Ayling , P . M ., ' Prcceptor ; Wing , Kcnch , Major , and Sinithers
. . Visitors ; Bros . Price and Robinson . Lodge opened in the three Degrees . The third ceremony v ; as rehearsed , Bro . G . Price being the candidate . Bro . If . Price , P . M ., with the assistance of the brethren , worked the ist Section of this lecture . The lodge was then closed in the Three Degrees . The ceremony of installation will lie rehearsed on Saturday evening , the "fith inst ., and visitors are invited .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER ( No . 72 ) . —A regular convocation was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . Ex . Comp . F . Thurston was assisted by Ex . Comps . E . Walker , H . ; G . Edwards , J . ; H . Lovegrove , P . Z ., S . E . ; L . J . Fountain , P . S . ; j . Smith , ist Asst . Soj . ; C J . Axford , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; F . Foxall , P . Z . ; E . Dodson , P . Z . ; F . DunnP . Z . ; R .
, Potter , Janitor ; A . Darch , C . R . Williams , E . W . Lewcock , A . J . Bellis , J . Reid , and W . Lloyd . Visitors : Ex . Comps . J . Stevens , P . Z . ; A . C . Bradley , P . Z . ; H . E . Francis , P . Z . ; H . Harris , J . ; C H . Phillips ; and H . Hooper . A vote of condolence was passed with the family of the late Ex . Comp . H . Webb , Treas . A jewel was voted to
Comp . Thurston . The following were elected officers for the ensuing year : Ex . Comps . E . Walker , Z . ; G . Edwards , H . ; J . Smith , J . ; F . Dunn , Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , S . E . ; L . J . Fountain , S . N . ; C J . Axford , P . S . ; and R . Potter , Janitor . This most successful meeting of the chapter was followed by a banquet , at which the M . E . Z . presided .
SUNDERLAND . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 80 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Toward-road , on Tuesday evening , the 15 th inst ., Comp . A . T . Munro presiding . The election of the principals and officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows : Comps . J . Mitchinson , Z . ; R . W . Halfnight , H . ; J . Egglestone , J . ; H . E . Crisp , E ., re-elected ; T . A . Simpson , N . ; Fred . Maddison , Treas . ; J . E . Nelson , P . S ., and J . W . Brown , Janitors .
TWICKENHAM . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — A meeting of this Chapter : was held at the Albany Hotel , on the 12 th inst . Among those in attendance were Comps . J . B . Ryley , M . D ., P . G . J . Middx ., P . Z ., in the First Principal ' s chair , in the unavoidable absence through 1 llness of Comp . Goodchild ; E . H . Thiellay , P . P . G . D . C . Aliddx ., P . Z ., Treasureracting H . ; T . C . WallsP . G .
, , P . Soj . Middx ., P . Z ., S . E ., acting J . ; C . Stevens , P . G . Org . Middx . ; VV . Lane , acting Janitor ; and others . I he minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Ex . Comp . Thiellay , in the name of the chapter , presented Ex . Comp . Ryley with a Past Principal ' s
jewel , which had been unanimously voted to the l . P . Z . at the last meeting . Ex . Comp . Thiellay then gave notice of motion that " At the next convocation the advisability of reducing the number of meetings be considered , and other matters for the future prosperity of the chapter be disrussprl _"
A po'off'es for non-attendance from Comps . Wingate , VV . H . Lee , and others having been read , the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . 1 here were no toasts . KINGSTON-ON-THAMES . —Mozart Chapter ( No . 1929 ) . —This chapter met at the Griffin Hotel , on Monday , the 21 st inst ., when there were present Comos .
H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., P . Z ., S . E ., as H . ; Orrige . as J . ; F . Bennett , acting S . N . ; Hoare , acting P . S . ; Tremere , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Bro . John Bennett , 1 929 , who had been previously balloted for , was duly and impressively
exalted to the Royal Arch Degree by the acting M . E . Z . Communications from Comps . Lott , Grand Org ., M . E . Z . ; Phillips , H . ; Thomas , P . S . ; Aynsley , and others , apologizing for non-attendance having been read , the convocation was closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . There were no toasts .
Bro . the Hon . D . Plunket , M . P ., H . M ' s . First Commissioner of Works , addressed a numerous meeting of the electors at Gloucester on the iGth inst .
Allied Masonic Degrees.
Allied Masonic Degrees .
MARYPORT . —W . M . Sewell Council ( No . 11 ) . —The quarterly meeting and first since the consecration , in June last , was held on Monday , the 14 th inst . Bro . P . de E . Collin , W . M ., presided , supportedby the following officers and members : Bros . Col . F . R . Sewell , S . W . ; J . Nicholson , J . W . ; Jas . Gardiner , Sec . ; J . C . Thompson , Treas . ; Geo . Dalrymple , S . D . ; Jas . Dickinson , J . D . ; J . Abbott , I . G . ; J . Smith , Org . ; J . Eden , Stwd . ; and J . Messenger , Tyler ; T . Brown , J . Kendall , J . Hodgson ,
J . O . Scott , E . B . Penrice , Thos . Atkinson , and Thos . Mandale . The minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed , when Bros . John Paterson and Wm . Carlyle were balloted for and unanimously accepted as candidates , and , being in attendance , they were admitted to the Order of Knights of Constantine . A draft of bye-laws read by Bro . Collin was , by a unanimous vote , approved of , and wait confirmation . The council was then closed in form .
Board Of Benevolence.
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President , occupied the President's chair ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., Junior Vice-President , took the Senior Vice-President's chair ; and Bro . Henry Garrod , G . P ., occupied the chair of Junior Vice-President . Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec ,
A . A . Pendlebury , Neville Green , and VV . Dodd also attended . There were also present Bros . G . P . Britten , P . M . ; W . H . Perryman , P . M . ; G . P . Gillard , P . M . 657 ; George Read , P . M . ; E . F . Storr , P . M ., Treas . 22 ; C . Fredk . Hogard , P . M . 205 ; Charles Dairy , P . M . 141 ; J . H . Matthews , P . G . Std . Br . ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . 144 ; T .
Cull , P . M . 1446 ; Stephen Richardson , W . M . 1 S 3 ; A . McMillan , P . M . 13 C 5 ; Thos . Marsh , P . M . 1094 ; Wm , P . Brown , P . M . 90 ; Chas . Sheppard , W . M . 13 C 6 ; VV Nevins , W . M . 1076 ; j . Driscoll , P . M . 1579 ; C . J , Richardson , W . M . 1420 ; H . Massey , P . M . ig 2 S ; J , Moon , P . M . 15 C 7 ; Joseph Harling , P . M . 30 ; Percy W . Taylor , 409 ; James Stevens , P . M . 1216 ; John Noyes ,
P . M . 1327 ; Bentley Haynes , W . M . 27 ; J . Warren , P . M . 134 S ; Fletcher Knight , W . M . 1326 ; p . Knipler , W . M . 1044 ; W . Beavis , W . M . S 79 ; Henry Baldwin , W . M . 1949 ; Henry Payne , P . M . 720 ; Herbert Dicketts , P . M . 23 ; Henry Potter , P . M . 11 ; Walter H . Hehl , W . M . 704 ; and H . Sadler , G . Tyler . The brethren first confirmed the recommendations made at the August meeting to the amount of £ 140 . There
were 29 cases on the new list , seven only being London cases . Twelve were cases of widows . The total sum granted or recommended was £ 675 , which was composed of two sums of £ 50 each , five of £ 40 each , five of £ 30 each , one of £ 25 , six of £ 20 each , two of £ 15 each , four of £ 10 each , and two of £ 5 each . Two cases were deferred . The Board then adjourned .
New Masonic Charity In West Lancashire.
NEW MASONIC CHARITY IN WEST LANCASHIRE .
INAUGURAL FESTIVAL OF THE "ALPASS " BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . The most unique and interesting gathering which has ever been held in connection with the Masonic Order in the Province of West Lancashire took place at Southport on the 17 th inst ., when the "Alpass" Benevolent Institution was started under the most hopeful auspices . The brother whose name has been given to the new scheme of
benevolence in this province was deservedly respected by all the brethren who had the opportunity of witnessing his performance of important Masonic duties , especially as P . G . Secretary , for a long series of years . It was therefore thought desirable that , in view of the eminently valuable services to the Orderof Bro . H . S . Alpass , his name should be closely identified with the new scheme of Charity which
will give material weight to the reputation for benevolence which is already possessed by the division . The West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , for the benefit of the little ones , with an invested capital of something like , flS , ooo , has long been recognised as a model Masonic Institute , carried out without the expenditure of a single farthing for official salaries ; and the Hamer Benevolent
Fund , instituted for the purpose of aiding aged and distressed Freemasons , with an invested capital which has now reached about £ 2000 , is also looked upon with pride by the brethren of the district . The object of the Alpass Benevolent Fund is to give aid not only to the aged widows of deceased Freemasons , but also to afford material assistance to those who , though young in years , have been deprived of
the breadwinners of the family . The scheme has been taken up with the greatest heartiness throughout the entire province , and the joint Secretaries ( Bros . W . Goodacre and J . H . Barrow ) had the privilege of giving a most hopeful account of the prospects of the youngest Masonic Charity in this division . The President is Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom ;
the Patroness , the Countess of Lathom ; the Trustees , Bros , the Right Hon . Col . F . A . Stanley , V . W . D . P . G . M . ; E . Pierpoint , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; and W . Goodacre , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Prov . G . Sec . ; the Committee , Bros . Thos . Forrester , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., Chairman ; W . B . Ackerley , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; E . Pierpoint , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ;
W . C . Erwin , P . M ., P . G . A . Sec ; J . Beesley , P . M ., P . G . S . ; R . Foote , P . M . ; W . C . Freeman , P . M . ; S . H . Hartley , P . M . ; C . Wadsworth , P . M . ; R . Tovvnley , S . W . ; and S . Jude , J . W . ; the Treasurer , Bro . Robert Wylie , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; and the Secretaries , Bros . W . Goodacre , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., and J . H . Barrow , P . M .,
P . G . S . The inaugural festival , to which ladies as well as Masonic brethren were invited ( about 120 being piesent ) , took place on the 17 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Southport , the post of Chairman on the occasion being occupied by Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , Dep . G . M ., Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire , who was accompanied by the Countess of Lathom . The other prominent representatives of the province present were Bros . Dr .
New Masonic Charity In West Lancashire.
Evans , P . G . S . W . ; VV . Goodacre , P . G . Sec . ; T . Armstrong , P . P . G . T . ; John Houlding , P . P . G . R . ; W . Erwin , P . G . A . Sec ; J . Beesley , P . G . S . ; J . H . Barrow , P . G . S . ; R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D . ; E . Paul ! , P . A . G . D . C ; R . Foote , P . P . G . S . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G . S . D . ; Dr . A . H . Wood , W . M . 1713 ; Rev . T . F . Leslie , P . M . 1713 . C . Wadsworth , P . M . 292 ; T . H . W . Walker , W . M . 1675 ; T . Tunstall , P . M . 1035 ; P . G . Hallwood , I . G .
1505 ; D . Williams , 1 C 75 ; J . Adams , P . M . 613 ; S . Boyce , W . M . 1313 ; J . Piatt , P . M . 1313 ; Dr . Hendry , S . W . 175 6 ; J . Johnston , P . M . 1756 ; M'Alister , 175 G ; C Bargery , P . M . 1756 ; J . Smith , W . M . S 97 ; G . Morgan , P . M . 155 ; P . ] . Whitham , P . M . 1613 ; W . Burnet , J . W . 1505 ; J . Hes ' keth , W . M . 1070 ; J . Sutton , P . M . 613 ; H . Kidson , W . M . 613 ; J . Duncan , jun ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . H . Parker , P . M . 1547 ; G . D . Pochin , P . P .
G . R . ; H . Vollmer , P . P . G . S . D . ; S . Hartley , P . M . S 6 ; C . Barry , W . M . GSo ; W . B . Ackerley , P . P . G . J . W . ; D . Jones , P . M . 1070 ; John Cobham , P . M . 241 , 13 S 0 , & c . ; W . Townley , 139 S ; H . W . Johnston , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Hatch , P . M . 613 ; and J . Whitehead , P . M . 131 . 3-The banquet , served under the personal direction of Bro . C O . Wilkinson , manager of the Prince of Wales Hotel , was of the best class , and elicited universal praise .
After the toast of " The Queen " had been enthusiastically honoured , Bro . the Earl of LATHOM gave "The Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., the Princess of Wales , and the other members of the Royai Family , " Referring to the recent visit of the Prince to Lancashire , his lordship said his Royal Highness , while regretting his necessarily brief stay , expressed a hope that at no distant date he might be able to meet the brethren of the province in his
Masonic capacity . Bro . Dr . EVANS , P . G . S . W ., who proposed " The Earl and Countess of Lathom , " referred to the extreme popularity of his lordship as a Masonic chief , and added that it was a happy circumstance , that the inauguration of the Alpass Benevolent Fund took place on the anniversary of the Countess of Lathom ' s birthday . ( Loud applause . ) Lord LATHOM , in acknowledging the compliment , said
he felt the kindness of the brethren very sincerely , and expressed a strong hope that the new institution would prove a worthy memorial of a brother whom they all cordially admired , and whose death they deeply regretted . Referring to the presence of Lady Lathom on the occasion , his lordship said that as her birth had given the greatest happiness to her parents , and her life had been attended by brightness and happiness , he trusted that her
participation in the festival of that day would be the beginning of a bright era in the history of the new and noble Charity . In submitting the toast of "The Alpass Benevolent Institution , " the Earl said it was one of his proudest boasts outside the province that in West Lancashire they had a complete aggregation of Masonic Charities amongst themselves . ( Applause . ) While they must all admire the London Charities , he thought the brethren of West
Lancashire were justified in congratulating themselves in doing their own charitable work within their own province . They had the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution for the benefit of children ; the Hamer Benevolent Fund , which was specially established for the benefit of old men ; and now , as a corner-stone of the charitable fabric of the province , they were privileged lo inaugurate that day the Alpass Benevolent Institution , which was founded for the relief of
widows of brethren . He felt the utmost delight at the announcement of the initial success of the new scheme of Charity , and hoped that the brethren of the province would not rest satisfied until they had an invested capital of something like ^ 5000 . ( Applause . ) Bro . GOODACRE , P . G . Sec . who has taken a very deep and active interest in the formation of the Institution , acknowledged the toast , conveying his warmest thanks for the
general and generous support which the brethren had extended to the scheme . He then read a list of subscribers , the total amount being about jfiooo . "The Board of Stewards , " given by Bro . S . H . HARTLEV , was responded to by Bro . FORRESTER . Bro . R . WVLIE next proposed " The Sister Institutions of the Province , " the toast being replied to by Bro . GEO .
MORGAN . The concluding toast , that of " The Ladies , " was given by Bro . J OHN HOULDING . A musical programme of a varied and agreeable character was given in the course of the banquet bv Miss F . Armstrong , Bros . D . Williams , Hesket , and Walter Burnet , the latter gentleman presiding at the piano .
The Grand Lodge Of Scotland At Kirriemuir.
THE GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND AT KIRRIEMUIR .
On Friday , the iSth inst ., Kirriemuir was the scene of a twofold event in connection with the building of its new Town Hall . The earlier portion occurred in the forenoon , and consisted in the formal opening by Bro . the Earl of Airlie , recently returned from the Soudan , of a bazaar in
aid of the Building Fund for the said proposed Town Hall , and the latter half , which took place at 1 . 30 p . m ., in the ancient and imposing ceremony of laying the foundationstcne of the Hall by the Grand Master Mason of Scotland , M . W . Bro . Sir A . Campbell , Bart ., of Blythswood , who was supported by the principal office-bearers of Grand Lodge , and brethren , among them being Bros , the Earl of
Haddington , Depute G . M . ; Col . Kenloch ; R . J . Shaw-Stewart ; Sheriff Thorns , P . G . M . Caithness , Orkney , and Shetland ; J . T . F . Elliot , jun ., of Wolfelee , G . S . D . ; the Earl of Airlie , and others . The preliminaries usual on these occasions having been complied with , the brethren were marshalled in procession , and , accompanied by representatives of the different local industries and trades , made
their way to the site of the Hall , where the Grand Master Mason , having been previously presented by the chairman of the Building Committee with a handsome silver trowel , laid the stone with full Masonic ceremonial , and in the manner prescribed by ancient usage . At the close of the function , the crowds dispersed , and the brethren returned to their quarters and were dismissed ,
after which luncheon was served at the Airlie Arms Hotel , and the necessary toasts having been honoured , the meeting broke up and wended their way'to the bazaar , which was re-opened in the evening and ivas continued throug hout the day following . Everthing seems to have passed oft most satisfactorily , and we hope it will turn out that the bazaar has yielded a substantial benefit to the Building Fund of the Hall .
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Instruction.
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read anil confirmed . Bro . J . Woodward having otl ' ered himself as a candidate to lie passed \ o the Second Degree , the usual questions were put and answered , and he retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the degree of F . C . Bro . Wilkie Jones offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , he was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the degree
of M . M . Lodge closed in the Third and then the Second Degree . Bro . W . Fowles worked the ist Section of this lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . Reynolds , See ., proposed that Bro . j . R . Harnell , S . W ., he W . M . for the ensuing week . Seconded by Bro . J . W . ; carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering tor the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .
UBIQUE LODGE CNo . r ; 8 q ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the iSth inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebnry-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Green , sen ., W . M . ; Grist , S . W . ; Mimms , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; P . Conghlan , Sec . ; Coleman , ' S . D . ; Mann , J . D . ; Glover , I . G . ; Flattelv , P . M . ; Wade , P . M . ; Brindley , P . M . ; R . | . Taylor , P . M . ' ; Forscutt , O . D . Ward , Chilcott , Gilbert , Snook , C . White , P . M ., Nicholls , Witts , P . M ., and Conlthard . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes oE the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation
was rehearsed , Bro . Gilbert being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bros . Brindlev and Nicholls , candidates to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions and were entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The [ ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bros . Brindiey " and Nicholls being the candidates . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . Witts , P . M . 144 , and O . 1 ) . Ward , 144 , were unanimously elected joining members , these brethren having replied ; the W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Grist was unanimouslv elected W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic business bc ' ing ended , the lodge was c' sed .
CH 1 SWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . — , \ meeting was held on Saturday , the 19 th inst ., at the Hampshire Hog , King-street West , Hammersmith , W . C . Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . ; John Brown , S . W . ; W . W . Williams , | . W . ; W . Johnson , Sec . ; II . Price , S . D . ; F . Craggs , J . D . ^ Perdue , P . M ., i . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; E . Ayling , P . M ., ' Prcceptor ; Wing , Kcnch , Major , and Sinithers
. . Visitors ; Bros . Price and Robinson . Lodge opened in the three Degrees . The third ceremony v ; as rehearsed , Bro . G . Price being the candidate . Bro . If . Price , P . M ., with the assistance of the brethren , worked the ist Section of this lecture . The lodge was then closed in the Three Degrees . The ceremony of installation will lie rehearsed on Saturday evening , the "fith inst ., and visitors are invited .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER ( No . 72 ) . —A regular convocation was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . Ex . Comp . F . Thurston was assisted by Ex . Comps . E . Walker , H . ; G . Edwards , J . ; H . Lovegrove , P . Z ., S . E . ; L . J . Fountain , P . S . ; j . Smith , ist Asst . Soj . ; C J . Axford , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; F . Foxall , P . Z . ; E . Dodson , P . Z . ; F . DunnP . Z . ; R .
, Potter , Janitor ; A . Darch , C . R . Williams , E . W . Lewcock , A . J . Bellis , J . Reid , and W . Lloyd . Visitors : Ex . Comps . J . Stevens , P . Z . ; A . C . Bradley , P . Z . ; H . E . Francis , P . Z . ; H . Harris , J . ; C H . Phillips ; and H . Hooper . A vote of condolence was passed with the family of the late Ex . Comp . H . Webb , Treas . A jewel was voted to
Comp . Thurston . The following were elected officers for the ensuing year : Ex . Comps . E . Walker , Z . ; G . Edwards , H . ; J . Smith , J . ; F . Dunn , Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , S . E . ; L . J . Fountain , S . N . ; C J . Axford , P . S . ; and R . Potter , Janitor . This most successful meeting of the chapter was followed by a banquet , at which the M . E . Z . presided .
SUNDERLAND . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 80 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Toward-road , on Tuesday evening , the 15 th inst ., Comp . A . T . Munro presiding . The election of the principals and officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows : Comps . J . Mitchinson , Z . ; R . W . Halfnight , H . ; J . Egglestone , J . ; H . E . Crisp , E ., re-elected ; T . A . Simpson , N . ; Fred . Maddison , Treas . ; J . E . Nelson , P . S ., and J . W . Brown , Janitors .
TWICKENHAM . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — A meeting of this Chapter : was held at the Albany Hotel , on the 12 th inst . Among those in attendance were Comps . J . B . Ryley , M . D ., P . G . J . Middx ., P . Z ., in the First Principal ' s chair , in the unavoidable absence through 1 llness of Comp . Goodchild ; E . H . Thiellay , P . P . G . D . C . Aliddx ., P . Z ., Treasureracting H . ; T . C . WallsP . G .
, , P . Soj . Middx ., P . Z ., S . E ., acting J . ; C . Stevens , P . G . Org . Middx . ; VV . Lane , acting Janitor ; and others . I he minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Ex . Comp . Thiellay , in the name of the chapter , presented Ex . Comp . Ryley with a Past Principal ' s
jewel , which had been unanimously voted to the l . P . Z . at the last meeting . Ex . Comp . Thiellay then gave notice of motion that " At the next convocation the advisability of reducing the number of meetings be considered , and other matters for the future prosperity of the chapter be disrussprl _"
A po'off'es for non-attendance from Comps . Wingate , VV . H . Lee , and others having been read , the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . 1 here were no toasts . KINGSTON-ON-THAMES . —Mozart Chapter ( No . 1929 ) . —This chapter met at the Griffin Hotel , on Monday , the 21 st inst ., when there were present Comos .
H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., P . Z ., S . E ., as H . ; Orrige . as J . ; F . Bennett , acting S . N . ; Hoare , acting P . S . ; Tremere , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Bro . John Bennett , 1 929 , who had been previously balloted for , was duly and impressively
exalted to the Royal Arch Degree by the acting M . E . Z . Communications from Comps . Lott , Grand Org ., M . E . Z . ; Phillips , H . ; Thomas , P . S . ; Aynsley , and others , apologizing for non-attendance having been read , the convocation was closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . There were no toasts .
Bro . the Hon . D . Plunket , M . P ., H . M ' s . First Commissioner of Works , addressed a numerous meeting of the electors at Gloucester on the iGth inst .
Allied Masonic Degrees.
Allied Masonic Degrees .
MARYPORT . —W . M . Sewell Council ( No . 11 ) . —The quarterly meeting and first since the consecration , in June last , was held on Monday , the 14 th inst . Bro . P . de E . Collin , W . M ., presided , supportedby the following officers and members : Bros . Col . F . R . Sewell , S . W . ; J . Nicholson , J . W . ; Jas . Gardiner , Sec . ; J . C . Thompson , Treas . ; Geo . Dalrymple , S . D . ; Jas . Dickinson , J . D . ; J . Abbott , I . G . ; J . Smith , Org . ; J . Eden , Stwd . ; and J . Messenger , Tyler ; T . Brown , J . Kendall , J . Hodgson ,
J . O . Scott , E . B . Penrice , Thos . Atkinson , and Thos . Mandale . The minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed , when Bros . John Paterson and Wm . Carlyle were balloted for and unanimously accepted as candidates , and , being in attendance , they were admitted to the Order of Knights of Constantine . A draft of bye-laws read by Bro . Collin was , by a unanimous vote , approved of , and wait confirmation . The council was then closed in form .
Board Of Benevolence.
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President , occupied the President's chair ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., Junior Vice-President , took the Senior Vice-President's chair ; and Bro . Henry Garrod , G . P ., occupied the chair of Junior Vice-President . Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec ,
A . A . Pendlebury , Neville Green , and VV . Dodd also attended . There were also present Bros . G . P . Britten , P . M . ; W . H . Perryman , P . M . ; G . P . Gillard , P . M . 657 ; George Read , P . M . ; E . F . Storr , P . M ., Treas . 22 ; C . Fredk . Hogard , P . M . 205 ; Charles Dairy , P . M . 141 ; J . H . Matthews , P . G . Std . Br . ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . 144 ; T .
Cull , P . M . 1446 ; Stephen Richardson , W . M . 1 S 3 ; A . McMillan , P . M . 13 C 5 ; Thos . Marsh , P . M . 1094 ; Wm , P . Brown , P . M . 90 ; Chas . Sheppard , W . M . 13 C 6 ; VV Nevins , W . M . 1076 ; j . Driscoll , P . M . 1579 ; C . J , Richardson , W . M . 1420 ; H . Massey , P . M . ig 2 S ; J , Moon , P . M . 15 C 7 ; Joseph Harling , P . M . 30 ; Percy W . Taylor , 409 ; James Stevens , P . M . 1216 ; John Noyes ,
P . M . 1327 ; Bentley Haynes , W . M . 27 ; J . Warren , P . M . 134 S ; Fletcher Knight , W . M . 1326 ; p . Knipler , W . M . 1044 ; W . Beavis , W . M . S 79 ; Henry Baldwin , W . M . 1949 ; Henry Payne , P . M . 720 ; Herbert Dicketts , P . M . 23 ; Henry Potter , P . M . 11 ; Walter H . Hehl , W . M . 704 ; and H . Sadler , G . Tyler . The brethren first confirmed the recommendations made at the August meeting to the amount of £ 140 . There
were 29 cases on the new list , seven only being London cases . Twelve were cases of widows . The total sum granted or recommended was £ 675 , which was composed of two sums of £ 50 each , five of £ 40 each , five of £ 30 each , one of £ 25 , six of £ 20 each , two of £ 15 each , four of £ 10 each , and two of £ 5 each . Two cases were deferred . The Board then adjourned .
New Masonic Charity In West Lancashire.
NEW MASONIC CHARITY IN WEST LANCASHIRE .
INAUGURAL FESTIVAL OF THE "ALPASS " BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . The most unique and interesting gathering which has ever been held in connection with the Masonic Order in the Province of West Lancashire took place at Southport on the 17 th inst ., when the "Alpass" Benevolent Institution was started under the most hopeful auspices . The brother whose name has been given to the new scheme of
benevolence in this province was deservedly respected by all the brethren who had the opportunity of witnessing his performance of important Masonic duties , especially as P . G . Secretary , for a long series of years . It was therefore thought desirable that , in view of the eminently valuable services to the Orderof Bro . H . S . Alpass , his name should be closely identified with the new scheme of Charity which
will give material weight to the reputation for benevolence which is already possessed by the division . The West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , for the benefit of the little ones , with an invested capital of something like , flS , ooo , has long been recognised as a model Masonic Institute , carried out without the expenditure of a single farthing for official salaries ; and the Hamer Benevolent
Fund , instituted for the purpose of aiding aged and distressed Freemasons , with an invested capital which has now reached about £ 2000 , is also looked upon with pride by the brethren of the district . The object of the Alpass Benevolent Fund is to give aid not only to the aged widows of deceased Freemasons , but also to afford material assistance to those who , though young in years , have been deprived of
the breadwinners of the family . The scheme has been taken up with the greatest heartiness throughout the entire province , and the joint Secretaries ( Bros . W . Goodacre and J . H . Barrow ) had the privilege of giving a most hopeful account of the prospects of the youngest Masonic Charity in this division . The President is Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom ;
the Patroness , the Countess of Lathom ; the Trustees , Bros , the Right Hon . Col . F . A . Stanley , V . W . D . P . G . M . ; E . Pierpoint , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; and W . Goodacre , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., Prov . G . Sec . ; the Committee , Bros . Thos . Forrester , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., Chairman ; W . B . Ackerley , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; E . Pierpoint , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ;
W . C . Erwin , P . M ., P . G . A . Sec ; J . Beesley , P . M ., P . G . S . ; R . Foote , P . M . ; W . C . Freeman , P . M . ; S . H . Hartley , P . M . ; C . Wadsworth , P . M . ; R . Tovvnley , S . W . ; and S . Jude , J . W . ; the Treasurer , Bro . Robert Wylie , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; and the Secretaries , Bros . W . Goodacre , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., and J . H . Barrow , P . M .,
P . G . S . The inaugural festival , to which ladies as well as Masonic brethren were invited ( about 120 being piesent ) , took place on the 17 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Southport , the post of Chairman on the occasion being occupied by Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , Dep . G . M ., Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire , who was accompanied by the Countess of Lathom . The other prominent representatives of the province present were Bros . Dr .
New Masonic Charity In West Lancashire.
Evans , P . G . S . W . ; VV . Goodacre , P . G . Sec . ; T . Armstrong , P . P . G . T . ; John Houlding , P . P . G . R . ; W . Erwin , P . G . A . Sec ; J . Beesley , P . G . S . ; J . H . Barrow , P . G . S . ; R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D . ; E . Paul ! , P . A . G . D . C ; R . Foote , P . P . G . S . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G . S . D . ; Dr . A . H . Wood , W . M . 1713 ; Rev . T . F . Leslie , P . M . 1713 . C . Wadsworth , P . M . 292 ; T . H . W . Walker , W . M . 1675 ; T . Tunstall , P . M . 1035 ; P . G . Hallwood , I . G .
1505 ; D . Williams , 1 C 75 ; J . Adams , P . M . 613 ; S . Boyce , W . M . 1313 ; J . Piatt , P . M . 1313 ; Dr . Hendry , S . W . 175 6 ; J . Johnston , P . M . 1756 ; M'Alister , 175 G ; C Bargery , P . M . 1756 ; J . Smith , W . M . S 97 ; G . Morgan , P . M . 155 ; P . ] . Whitham , P . M . 1613 ; W . Burnet , J . W . 1505 ; J . Hes ' keth , W . M . 1070 ; J . Sutton , P . M . 613 ; H . Kidson , W . M . 613 ; J . Duncan , jun ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . H . Parker , P . M . 1547 ; G . D . Pochin , P . P .
G . R . ; H . Vollmer , P . P . G . S . D . ; S . Hartley , P . M . S 6 ; C . Barry , W . M . GSo ; W . B . Ackerley , P . P . G . J . W . ; D . Jones , P . M . 1070 ; John Cobham , P . M . 241 , 13 S 0 , & c . ; W . Townley , 139 S ; H . W . Johnston , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Hatch , P . M . 613 ; and J . Whitehead , P . M . 131 . 3-The banquet , served under the personal direction of Bro . C O . Wilkinson , manager of the Prince of Wales Hotel , was of the best class , and elicited universal praise .
After the toast of " The Queen " had been enthusiastically honoured , Bro . the Earl of LATHOM gave "The Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., the Princess of Wales , and the other members of the Royai Family , " Referring to the recent visit of the Prince to Lancashire , his lordship said his Royal Highness , while regretting his necessarily brief stay , expressed a hope that at no distant date he might be able to meet the brethren of the province in his
Masonic capacity . Bro . Dr . EVANS , P . G . S . W ., who proposed " The Earl and Countess of Lathom , " referred to the extreme popularity of his lordship as a Masonic chief , and added that it was a happy circumstance , that the inauguration of the Alpass Benevolent Fund took place on the anniversary of the Countess of Lathom ' s birthday . ( Loud applause . ) Lord LATHOM , in acknowledging the compliment , said
he felt the kindness of the brethren very sincerely , and expressed a strong hope that the new institution would prove a worthy memorial of a brother whom they all cordially admired , and whose death they deeply regretted . Referring to the presence of Lady Lathom on the occasion , his lordship said that as her birth had given the greatest happiness to her parents , and her life had been attended by brightness and happiness , he trusted that her
participation in the festival of that day would be the beginning of a bright era in the history of the new and noble Charity . In submitting the toast of "The Alpass Benevolent Institution , " the Earl said it was one of his proudest boasts outside the province that in West Lancashire they had a complete aggregation of Masonic Charities amongst themselves . ( Applause . ) While they must all admire the London Charities , he thought the brethren of West
Lancashire were justified in congratulating themselves in doing their own charitable work within their own province . They had the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution for the benefit of children ; the Hamer Benevolent Fund , which was specially established for the benefit of old men ; and now , as a corner-stone of the charitable fabric of the province , they were privileged lo inaugurate that day the Alpass Benevolent Institution , which was founded for the relief of
widows of brethren . He felt the utmost delight at the announcement of the initial success of the new scheme of Charity , and hoped that the brethren of the province would not rest satisfied until they had an invested capital of something like ^ 5000 . ( Applause . ) Bro . GOODACRE , P . G . Sec . who has taken a very deep and active interest in the formation of the Institution , acknowledged the toast , conveying his warmest thanks for the
general and generous support which the brethren had extended to the scheme . He then read a list of subscribers , the total amount being about jfiooo . "The Board of Stewards , " given by Bro . S . H . HARTLEV , was responded to by Bro . FORRESTER . Bro . R . WVLIE next proposed " The Sister Institutions of the Province , " the toast being replied to by Bro . GEO .
MORGAN . The concluding toast , that of " The Ladies , " was given by Bro . J OHN HOULDING . A musical programme of a varied and agreeable character was given in the course of the banquet bv Miss F . Armstrong , Bros . D . Williams , Hesket , and Walter Burnet , the latter gentleman presiding at the piano .
The Grand Lodge Of Scotland At Kirriemuir.
THE GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND AT KIRRIEMUIR .
On Friday , the iSth inst ., Kirriemuir was the scene of a twofold event in connection with the building of its new Town Hall . The earlier portion occurred in the forenoon , and consisted in the formal opening by Bro . the Earl of Airlie , recently returned from the Soudan , of a bazaar in
aid of the Building Fund for the said proposed Town Hall , and the latter half , which took place at 1 . 30 p . m ., in the ancient and imposing ceremony of laying the foundationstcne of the Hall by the Grand Master Mason of Scotland , M . W . Bro . Sir A . Campbell , Bart ., of Blythswood , who was supported by the principal office-bearers of Grand Lodge , and brethren , among them being Bros , the Earl of
Haddington , Depute G . M . ; Col . Kenloch ; R . J . Shaw-Stewart ; Sheriff Thorns , P . G . M . Caithness , Orkney , and Shetland ; J . T . F . Elliot , jun ., of Wolfelee , G . S . D . ; the Earl of Airlie , and others . The preliminaries usual on these occasions having been complied with , the brethren were marshalled in procession , and , accompanied by representatives of the different local industries and trades , made
their way to the site of the Hall , where the Grand Master Mason , having been previously presented by the chairman of the Building Committee with a handsome silver trowel , laid the stone with full Masonic ceremonial , and in the manner prescribed by ancient usage . At the close of the function , the crowds dispersed , and the brethren returned to their quarters and were dismissed ,
after which luncheon was served at the Airlie Arms Hotel , and the necessary toasts having been honoured , the meeting broke up and wended their way'to the bazaar , which was re-opened in the evening and ivas continued throug hout the day following . Everthing seems to have passed oft most satisfactorily , and we hope it will turn out that the bazaar has yielded a substantial benefit to the Building Fund of the Hall .