Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

Mount Calvary Preceptory ( D ) . —This old encampment met at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , on the 13 th inst . Among those present vvere Sir Knights T . Wood , E . C . J H . J . Lardner , Prelate . P . E . C . j L . Steele , 2 nd Captain j Major F . J . Stohwasser , P . E . C , G . S . B ., Treas . , * Capt . Walls , P . E . C , P . G . C . G ., Reg-, j N . Prower , M . A ., C . of L . j Maple , Std . Br . j

H . Hills , D . C . j F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . E . C ; G . Graveley , P . E . C . j and W . Paas , P . G . B . B ., P . E . C . ( Hon . Member ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Comp . F . Egbert Roberts , M . E . Z . 1623 , was duly inducted as a member of the Order by the E . C . It vvas unanimously resolved that the summer outing take

place on the 24 th June next , the banquet to be held at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court . Apologies for non-attendance vvere received from Sir Knights Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . P . ; VV . Ganz , P . G . O . j Dr . Lott , P . G . O . j J . B . Glenn , P . E . C . j J . H . Thomas , Capt . Hawkins , Major Richardson , C . SIater , Sir Love-Jones-Parry , Bart ., and others .

The encampment was then closed , and the sir knights ' adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the . cloth , the customary toasts followed . Sir Knight Major Stohwasser acknowledged in a happy speech the toast of " The Officers of Great Priory . " Other toasts followed , but the event of the evening

was the presentation of a testimonial to Sir Knight William Paas . It consists of a pair of bronze vases and two articles of plate , chosen by himself . At the request of the E . G ., the Registrar made the presentation . In the course of his speech he spoke of Sir Knight Paas' long connection with the encampment—27 years . He served the office of E . C . a quarter of a century ago , and shortly afterwards vvas elected

Treasurer , a position that he had only just vacated through ill-health and a severe domestic affliction that had overtaken him by the death of his eldest son . Every member of the encampment looked upon him vvith affection , and he ( the speaker ) believed that in all stations of life Sir Knight Paas had discharged his duties as a good man , a zealous Mason , a kind husband and father , and last , but not least ,

a sincere friend . Sir Knight Paas , who was quite overcome , made a very affecting speech in reply . He said that he should have been quite content with the honorary membership of the encampment , but the members had been so kind to press upon him something more tangible that he could not vvith good taste decline . His two youngest children had expressed a desire that they might have something to look upon to

remind them of the estimation in vvhich their father was held , and he had fallen in vvith their wishes . He hoped to live some few years longer , and he should endeavour to attend the Mount Calvary meetings as frequently as his health would permit , ln conclusion , he thanked the members most sincerely for all their kindness , and particularly the Treasurer and Registrar , for the trouble that they had expended on his behalf . The proceedings shortly afterwards terminated .

DARLINGTON . St . Cuthbert ' s Preceptory ( No . 139 ) . — 'The meeting of this preceptory , postponed on account of the death of the Provincial Sub-Prior , vvas held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., Sir Knight F . Toyey , E . P ., presiding . The usual routine business being transacted , Sir Knight E . Cowper , E . P . elect , was presented to Sir Knight Dr .

Hill Drury , the Installing Preceptor , who inducted him on to the throne of the preceptory with the usual ceremony . The following officers were then appointed : Sir Knights T . M . Barron , Prelate j W . Hodgson , Constable j R . Luck , Marshal j C . H . Backhouse , Sub-Marshal , * Rev . R . Coulton , Chamberlain j H . Warwick , Herald ; and C . H . Sharp , Capt . of Guards . The following motion was

then adopted : " That this preceptory records on its minutes its deep regret at the loss it has sustained in the death , on February 4 th , 1891 , of Sir Knight Henry Maddison , Sub-Prior of the Province of Northumberland , Durham , and Berwick-on-Tweed , who occupied the position of Eminent Preceptor of this preceptory in the year 1 SS 0 , and who , by the practice of those virtues which adorn the Masonic

profession , endeared himself to all its members , and it orders that the Registrar do convey to Mrs . Maddison and family its sympathy vvith them in their great bereavement . " Hearty congratulations vvere then given by the visiting fratres , and the preceptory was closed , the sir knights adjourning to the banqueting room to dinner , on the invitation of the E . P ., Sir Knight Cowper .

Sir Knight Henry Maddison , whose death has been so often mentioned in our recent reports of North country meetings , vvas essentially a self-made man , who , by his energy and integrity , rose from small beginnings to a position of considerable affluence . The respect in which our deceased brother vvas held vvas manifested by the large gathering of friends and neighbours , and the number of

representatives of the various bodies vvith which he had been connected , who attended his funeral at West Cemetery , Darlington , on Saturday , the 7 th ult . He vvas an ardent Mason , and in his dealings vvith those with whom he came in contact , whether in business or in social or Masonic relationship , he displayed the true characteristics of the mytsic art , for he vvas good natured

and generous , and never forgot the great lesson in Masonry , to speak c nly well of his lellows , or if that could not consistently be done to observe a prudent silence . He vvas born at Stanhope , but passed the whole of his active business life in Dailinglon , in which town he took a fair share of public dutit s . He vvas for some time a churchwarden of the parish , and up to the day of his death a member of the Board

of Guardians . Amongst the many brethren present at the funeral were Bros . J . Monks , representing the Grand Cross , Newcastle ; Dr . Hill Drury , the St . Cuthbert ' s Preceptory ; R . A . Tuck , St . Cuthbert ' s Rose Croix Chapter ; S . F , Bousfield , St Cuthbert's Priory of Malta ; W . Lear , Darlington Maik Lodge ; J . Bailey , Vigilance Chapter ;

W . C . Barron , Kestoration Lodge ; W . Hobson , North-Eastern Railway officials , and others . The coffin vvas covered vvith wreaths and mute offerings from his many friends , among vvhich may be noted a large triple cross from the Grand Cross , Newcastle , and an appropriate emblem borne by Sir Knight Dr . Hill Drury from the fratres of St . Cuthbert ' s Preceptory , which consisted of a large

Knights Templar.

Preceptor's cross of scarlet geraniums , surrounded by an oval wreath of delicate white Roman hyacinths , bearing the words , " In hoc sijjno vinces , " the whole resting on a large cross patent of purple violets . Bro . Maddison , 30 , was a P . M . No . in , P . Prov . G . Reg . Durham , P . Z . Vigilance Chapter , P . M . Darlington Mark Lodge , Sub-Prior of the Province of Northumberland , Durham , and Berwick-on-Tweed , & c

The East Lancashire Masonic Charities.

THE EAST LANCASHIRE MASONIC CHARITIES .

A meeting of the Charity Committee of the Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire , was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on the 20 th inst ., Bro . E . G . Harwood , Chairman , presiding . The principal business was the adoption of candidates for the support of the province at the forthcoming election

on the London Masonic charitable foundations , viz ., one for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and three old men and one widow for the Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows . Bro . Harwood was re-elected Chairman , and Bro . j .

H . Sillitoe vvas re-elected Vice-Chairman of the Committee for the ensuing year , and these brethren , together with the Secretary , Bro . J . Chadwick , were appointed a deputation to attend the Masonic election in Londun . It vvas decided to recommend the Provincial Grand

Lodge to make grants to the unsuccessful and accepted candidates for the Benevolent Institution . Afterwards a meeting was held of the General Committee of the East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution . It was reported that dramatic performances in aid of the funds had resulted at Rochdale in A 4 , and at Bolton in £%%

being handed over to the Charity . Bro . Kershaw vvas elected on the Finance Committee , in the room of Bro . Jaffery , the Treasurer , and Bro . Geo . Hunt ' s place on the Relief and Education Boards was filled by the appointment of Bro . Martin Thomas . With these alterations the Boards and Committee named were re-constituted as before .

Annual Supper Of The Rose Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1622.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE ROSE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1622 .

The above took place at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Churchstreet , Camberwell , on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Jeffery , W . M . 1622 ; D . Rose , P . M ., Preceptor ; T . Grummant , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; C . H . Stone , Asst . Sec ; Hilton , P . M . ; Frank Williams , W . M . 101 ; H . Martin ,

Lankester , Dr . Keates , W . Bnant , H . Wood , Whitehead , W . E . Jeffery , Dawson , Addington , P . M . ; G . Thompson , Channon , P . M . ; Vilven , F . Wint , Thos . Thompson , Shelvey , Bigg , J . D . S 9 S ; Dr . Webb , W . M . 1329 ; Wavell , J . Wint ,. Payten , Jonah Evans , Potter , Head , Chaveaux , Org . ; Hayes , Dowsett , Loader , P . M . ; Kirby , Cass , Filler , Brenchley , George , P . M . ; Earl , J . Smith ,

P . M . ; Wrathall , Ruff , Wal , and Woodwell . The minutes of the last weekly meeting were confirmed . The following brethren were elected members : Bros . Lankester , Dr . Keates , Bigg , J . Evans , Brenchley , George , P . M . ; Wal , Woodwell , and Vilven . The lodge called off and adjourned to an excellent supper supplied by the worthy host , Bro . Woodwell , assisted most

ably by his energetic manager , Bro . Ruff . The supper over , the usual loyal toasts vvere given and heartily received . " The D . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " vvas given by Bro . Jeffery in a few well chosen remarks , and vvas well responded to .

The next toast , the PRESIDENT remarked , vvas the toast of the evening , vvhich was " Success to the Rose Lodge of Instruction . " Its working vvas well known in South London , and he might say almost over the world . It vvas second to none , and its reputation redounded upon the excellent Preceptor they had , who was the first Master and one of the founders of the parent lodge . He would couple vvith the toast their beloved and honoured Preceptor , Bro . D . Kose ,

P . M . The toast vvas drunk vvith enthusiasm . In reply Bro . ROSE stated for the manner the toast had been given and received , he thanked the brethren for the compliment . It had been his privilege and extreme pleasure to respond to that toast for the last 17 years . The lodge had passed through many vicissitudes , but now he could

say the love and affection which existed among the brethren and the splendid gathering that evening encouraged him , and he vvas confident it would go on and prosper . Of the working he could not refrain Irom mentioning one of the brethren , Bro . Hilton , P . M ., who vvas always ready and competent to perform vvhat duties devolved upon him , and in his absence he knew everything vvas carried out in its

entirety as though he vvere present . He had assisted him for the last 12 or 13 years , and he was much obliged to him for his able assistance . He might say the work had been complimented in high quarters , and a worth y brother on hearing the Fifteen Sections worked , someshort time since , had replied he had never heard them more grammatically rehearsed . As regards the lodge being known over the world , he might

say a snort time since a communication reached him from Natal asking him particulars concerning the ritual . Also from one of the popular City lodges—Temple , No . 101 ; there vvere no less than 17 members present , thereby showing the deep interest taken . The excellent quarters the lodge met in afforded every comfort , and for the kindness received at the hands of all the brethren , he would promise so long as health and strength lasted he would be most happy

to do all in his power to maintain the high position the lodgeof instruction held . The toast of " The President" vvas next given in a few well-chosen remarks by Bro . LOADER , P . IVI ., stating that it was the custom on those occasions to ask the W . M . of the mother lodge to preside , to vvhich he readily assented . They all knew how ably he did his work , and vvhat support he gave to the lodge of instruction . He would ask the brethren to drink most heartily to his health .

Annual Supper Of The Rose Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1622.

Ihe WORSHIPEUI . MASTER , in reply , thanked all f the hearty manner in which the toast was received . i ? was proud to be the Master of Rose Lodge , and to have th honour of presiding over such an excellent gathering as tl present . The credit entirely belonged to their worthy p le ceptor for the able tuition given by him , and every Mast '" of the Rose Lodge acknowledged the same . er

The next vvas the toast of "The Visitors , ' ! who th W . M . said , were most heartily welcome . He trusted ' the * , would swell the roll of members , and would couple th name of Bro . George , P . M ., with the toast . Bro . GEORGE replied , and said it gave him great pleasure to attend , and he thanked them for the honour of beinncalled upon to respond . He was the guest of Bro Frank Williams , the highly-esteemed Worshipful Master

of Temple Lodge . Being a Past Master of n 0 12 years , he vvas pleased to visit and keep up the spirit of emulation vvhich should exist . The officers of the Temple Lodge , whose working had often been commented on he found vvere members of the Rose Lodge of Instruction , and of the present gathering he found no less than 17 ' were members of the Temple Lodge . To attend such a lorlm .

of instruction augured well for the future ivorkin ° * of that lodge . * ° The WORSHIPFUL MASTER next gave the toast of "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Assistant Secretary " remarking that no words of his were needed to recommend it . Of the Treasurer , no one could guard more " jealously the funds and apply them more judiciously . Of

the Secretary , it would be impossible to find a brother able to carry out the duties in such an admirable manner as he In fact , they vvere greatly indebted to him , and he trusted he ' with the Treasurer and Assistant Secretary , would lon" - be spared to serve the lodge of instruction so faithfully and well Bro . J . DUNN , P . M ., Treasurer , replied that it vvas the first time he had had the honour of the proud position of

Treasurer . He must state for the assistance he had received from that lodge , which had enabled him to pass the chair , he was deeply grateful . The funds vvere well cared for , and given in the cause of the needy and distressed . Bro . T . GRUMMANT , P . M ., Secretary , thanked the brethren very sincerely for responding so heartily to the toast . He had occupied the honoured position for 11

years and it vvas the proudest moment of his life to serve such a lodge . _ In fact , it could not be otherwise on account of the unceasing kindnesses received at the hands of the brethren . He should like to give a few statistics : There had been during the year 47 meetings ; number of attendances , 12 4 2 , giving an average of nearly 26 . During the year there had been 51 new members , making a total of nearl 500 on the

y books . There vvas one remark specially he would like to make , and that vvas the Charitable Association attached to the lodge would in all probability during the 10 years send to the various Masonic Institutions nearly £ 1000 , vvhich he thought vvas worthy of the brethren . He trusted for health and strength , and so long as he

vvas blessed with such his whole energies would be most heartily given in such a service . The Asst . Sec , Bro . C . H . STONE , J . D . 507 , replied in a few words . He said he was proud to be attached to such a lodge , and associated vvith such worthy officers and brethren . He would emulate them in all he possibly could , and would devote his humble services in the benefit of all concerned .

The W . M . expressed deep regret at the unavoidable absence of Bro . W . Cowley , P . M ., the late Treasurer , who had been compelled to resign the position he had filled so worthily for some years through ill-health . The toast of "The Host , Bro . Woodwell , vvith his able Manager , Bro . Ruff , " was next given . Bro . WOODWELL replied , thanking the brethren for so cordiall

y drinking his health . He said he vvas delighted to have such a lodge conducted in his establishment , and he would endeavour to the best of his ability , as he had always done , to enhance the comfort of the brethren . Bro . RuFl * also briefly but heartily thanked the brethren , and said nothing gave him greater pleasure than catering and providing every comfort for the brethren . The toast of "The Organist " was given by the VV . M .

The ORGAN IST , in reply , stated the great pleasure it gave him to preside , and he thanked the brethren for receiving the toast so heartily . The musical arrangements vvere under the direction of Bro . Chaveaux , the able Organist of 1622 , and most efficiently assisted by Bros . Plant , J . Wint , Harcourt VVest , S . Earl , J . Shelvey , G . Thompson , Potter , Frank Swinford , Wm . Price , Robt . Rae , and Jos . Hay .

An Ancient Charge.

AN ANCIENT CHARGE .

Bro . Aslatt , of Southampton , P . P . S . G . D . of Hants and the Isle of Wight , and P . M . of the Southamp ton Lodge , No . 394 , has in his possession an orig inal

printed copy of " a short CHARGE , delivered to Brother WILLIAM WINSTON , on his being invested end installed Ri ght Worshipful Master of the P ALLADIA : * Lodge of Free and accepted Masons , in the City of HEKI ' - , ou ihe Festival of ST . J the Evangelist , A . L . 57 67 , A . D . 1 767 . By BRO . WELL 1 NS CALCOTT , P . M . " lt runs as follows :

Right Worshipful SIR , By the unanimous voice of the members ol lh ' lodge , you are elected to the mastership thereof forthe ensuing half-year ; and I have the happiness of being deputed to invest you with this ensign of your office ; be it ever in your thoughts , that the ancients parti-

cularly held this symbol to be a just , a striking emmc " of the divinity . They said , the GODS , who are authors of every thing established in wisdom , strength , and beauty , were properly represented b y this figure . * ^ H you , worthy brother , not only consider it as a mark oj honour in this assembly , but also , let it ever reni ' you of your duty both to GOD and man . And as y ' j _ - Jw „ . uub j uuiu . w \ jwu cwiu incur . ... i " •. 1 tress ? 1

profess the sacred volume to be your spiritual board , may you make it your particular care to square your life and conversation according to the rules a ° designs laid down therein . , You have been of too long standing , and are too g ° , ° ^ a member of our community , to require now any in " formation in the duty of your office . ' What you naV